“Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; there’s just something about that name.
Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain;
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,
But there’s something about that name.
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,
But there’s something about that name.” (Written by: GLORIA GAITHER, WILLAM J. GAITHER)
Over the past two thousand years, more people on planet earth have known the name of Jesus than any other name. Since the time of Jesus’ coming in the flesh over eight billion people, according to one source, have claimed to be followers of this Jesus. Today, the name of Jesus can be found in more than six thousand languages, and more are being added every year. There is something very special and powerful about the name of Jesus.
But let’s be clear: the name of Jesus is not a magic word. Just saying it does not give one special powers. The power in the name is the person behind the name. In biblical times, names meant something. They were more than means of identification. They often told others who they were and what purpose God had for their life. Such as, Adam was the first man. Eve was the mother of all the living. Abraham was the father of many nations. Moses was drawn out of the water. Peter was the rock. Barnabas was the son of encouragement. Jacob changed to Israel by God because he struggled with God as did his descendants the people of the nation of Israel.
In (John 14:13) to the apostles it was the name by which they received that which they asked of with no limits; Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
In (Luke 10:17) It is the name that has power over demons; The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”
In (Philippians 2:10) It is the name of the one to which all will bow before; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
In (Acts 3:16) It is the name in which men received miraculous healing; By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.
But most importantly, the name Jesus which means “He saves” identified His purpose of God; “And you shall call his name Jesus,” the angel told Joseph, “for he will save his people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). More than a great teacher, prophet and apostle, more than an enlightened man, more than a worker of miracles, more than a self-help guru, more than a life crutch, more than a caring friend, more than a purpose for the purposeless, Jesus is the Savior of sinners.
Why is so much wrapped up in the name of Jesus: 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation-- 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. (Col.1:15-23)
I guess there really is just something about that name.
No, not just something; make that everything!!!
Rex McDonald, Associate Evangelist