Call Upon His Name

Faith Filled Thoughts
February 23th, 2009
By Connie Ciccone
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Call Upon His Name


Scripture: Matthew 6:9 "Hallowed be Thy Name."Hallowed means sacred, holy, and blameless. Jesus teaches us to give reverence, honor, and glory to the Name of our Father who is in Heaven. In the Ten Commandments, we are told not to take the Name of the Lord our God in vain. This command not only means not to speak His Name in profanity, but also not to dishonor His Name in the way we live.Names not only identify a person, but also call to mind the character, attitudes, and integrity of that person. For this reason, we try to protect our name. My father was very proud of his name and did not want it to be dishonored. I was taught that everything I did was a reflection on my father and his name. In our community, my father's name was trusted because it was backed up by his character and integrity. Everyone knew that he was a , honest, no-nonsense person. His word was his bond and his name backed up his word. I was given the privilege to use my father's name.

This is true in the spiritual realm as well. God gave Jesus a special name that is above every name and Philippians 2:10-11 declares that "at the Name of Jesus, every knee shall bow ... and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord". Jesus then told us that we could also use this special name that the Father had given to Him. In John 14:14 He said, "If you shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it."Listed below are names of God in the Old Testament.

These names were established as God met with man and revealed His character to them.

YAHWEH,

"I AM THAT I AM" - Exodus 3:14

Jehovah Jireh,

"The Lord my Provider" - Gen. 22:14

Jehovah Nissi,

"The Lord is my Banner" - Ex. 17:15

Jehovah Shalom,

"The Lord is Peace" - Judges 6:24

Jehovah Sabbaoth,

"The Lord of Hosts" - I Sam. 1:3

Jehovah Maccaddeshcem ,

"The Lord my Sanctifier - Ex. 31:13

Jehovah Raah,

"The Lord is my Shepherd" - Ps. 23:1

Jehovah Tsidkenu,

"The Lord my Righteousness" - Jerm. 23:6

Jehovah Shammah,

"The Lord is there (present)" - Ezk. 48:35

Jehovah Elohim,

"The Lord God of Israel" - Jud. 5:3; Is. 17:6

Jehovah Rophe,

"The Lord my Healer" - Ex. 15:26

As we think on these names, let us remember that God is all we need. We have no power within ourselves, but we have power in His Name. He is the same God today as when He spoke to Moses with "I AM THAT I AM" (Exodus 3:13-14). Whatever we need today, He says, "I AM." I AM the answer to all of your questions. If you need provisions, I AM your Provider. If you need healing, I AM your Healer. If you need victory, I AM your Banner. I AM your peace. I AM your Shepherd and will lead you through the valleys and restore you. I AM your Righteousness. And, I AM the God that is always present. I AM your God. I AM everything that you need Me to be. I AM THAT I AM! HALLOWED BE HIS NAME!!!!

May He Bless You and Keep You Today!

With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie

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