God's Name

God's Warrior · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:47 am Post subject: God's Name

Honor God’s Name

“But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; not by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.” (Matthew 5:34-35 NKJV)

As a result of tragic shootings and terrible killings by two young boys in a Colorado school, reporters are once again interviewing people both in newspapers and on television who are saying, “It’s time we get back to God. We need to return to prayer.”

By keeping God locked up like a little used garment in the clothes-closet, some have profaned the Name of God—that Name which is above every name. The power of God needs desperately to be felt throughout America and the world. God’s power will be felt as Christians give their lives as clay to be shaped in the divine mold or God’s eternal will. No greater honor can be attributed to the Creator of all that is good and true, just and eternal, than your willing submission to His will.

A lady sat on a bus in London, England, reading her Bible. When asked if she thought God would more willingly help her because of it, she replied, “No, not especially. But I will be more able to help God.” His Name is honored in willing obedience and service.

Thank God for His great love; His care and His concern for you and all mankind. Pray that you will always love and serve Him day by day, through all your words and actions.

God's Warrior · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:48 am Post subject:

His Holy Name
“Hallowed be Thy name.” (Matthew 6:9)

To most people the word hallowed elicits thoughts of Halloween, ivy-covered walls, or starchy religious traditions. But those are all far from its Biblical meaning. “Hallowed” in Matthew 6:9 translates a Greek word that means “holy.” When Christ said, “Hallowed be Thy name,” He was saying in effect, “May Your name be regarded as holy.” When you hallow God’s name, you set it apart from everything common and give Him the place He deserves in your life.

Throughout Scripture, holiness is attributed to persons or things that are consecrated to God’s service. The Sabbath day, for example, was to be kept “holy”—set apart from the other days (Ex. 20:8). The Israelite priests were to be considered “holy” because they rendered special service to the Lord (Lev. 21:8). As a Christian, you are to be “holy” because you belong to God (1 Pet. 1:15).

Holiness also speaks of moral excellence and purity. God is called “the Holy One” (1 Pet 1:15) not only because He is set apart from His creation, but also because He is pure and sinless in His character. That’s why Isaiah pronounced a curse on himself when he saw the Lord and heard the angels crying out, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory” (Isa. 6:3-5). He was overcome with a sense of his own human sinfulness in the presence of a holy God.

Such a God deserves your highest respect and reverence. He is your gracious and loving Father, but He is also the sovereign, majestic God of the universe. Consequently, you must always guard against thinking of Him as a buddy or addressing Him flippantly.

Additionally, He deserves your humble obedience. You hallow His name only when your life is marked by righteousness and moral excellence.

May that be true of you this day as you seek to honor Him in all that you do.