| When we hear a name, we think of the person who bears it, his character and works, what he is, and what he does. So it is with the name of our Lord, “that worthy name by the which ye are called.” To us who know Him, His “name is as ointment poured forth,” giving forth to us the fragrance of heaven. In His name alone is salvation, and “neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” And in that name is safety and security for the believer, for “the name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe,” and “let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee.” “Our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name.” In “that worthy name,” we have access into God’s presence, for our Lord said that “whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” “Holy and reverend is His name,” for “God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name.” “His name shall be called Wonderful,” “and they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.” |
