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WHAT IS IN A NAME ? What is it made up of ? Can a name define us ? Is it a label ? A status ? What happens if a name is changed ? Surely a name must be more than just a grouping of letters in the alphabet ? Few words carry as much weight and significance to us as a name . We get given names at birth , at work , at school , at home , in play , in love , in war . Can you remove your identity from your name ? How can you explain the impact , when your name is called ? Your , name , spoken out loud , whispered close , written down , On a check , on a plaque , in shining lights ! How do you account for the quantity of weight a name holds ? If they are just letters and sounds then why do we name drop ? We endeavour to attach things to our names in an attempt to make our name stand out from the ocean of other names we find ourselves surrounded by . For Status , fame , position , impact , individuality . Few words carry as much weight , as a name . A name carries the authority of the person it belongs to . It can go beyond the purpose of labelling . A name sets an entity apart from all others .
Once a name is allocated to a person , place , animal or thing it is used to identify , summon , label and differentiate . The name of that person , place , animal or thing carries as much power and authority as is possessed within that entity . What becomes of the name given to the one who is omnipotent - all powerful ? The one who was there at the start and will be there at the end . [ Revelation 22:13 ] The one who spoke every created thing into being … [ John 1:1 ] There you see the name that holds weight over all other names . This name is Jesus .
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WHO IS THIS JESUS ? Some say He was mad , some say He was bad and others say He is God . His teachings underlie all moral standing across the world today . Before Jesus there was no gender equality , racial equality , do unto others as you would have them do to you , be a good samaritan . He was not mad . He fought against fraud , exposed evil and caused nothing but change for the better wherever He went and whatever He did , the ripple is still travelling through our lives today . He was not bad . We all know Jesus existed . All of history is measured by the life and death of Jesus Christ . We know the date today because He lived , and died . Every event in history is put into perspective by this one man - Jesus . It can only be that Jesus is who He claimed to be . He was named : Emmanuel - God with us- The great I AM- Jesus Christ !
© 2016 Nikki Hope
No other name compares to the name of Jesus . No other name has the same authority as the name of Jesus . No phobia has more power than the name of Jesus . No label of status can stand up to the name of Jesus . The name of Jesus has the power to break strongholds and bring true , everlasting freedom . Where there is frustration , hated , distress and ill health . The name of Jesus commands peace , wholeness and healing . There is no other name by which we can be saved . ( Acts 4:12 ) There is only one name that conquers every fear . There is only one name that make the blind eyes see and deaf ears hear . There is only one name that makes the devil tremble . There ’ s one name with all power , He is the King of earth and heaven . Praise be The Almighty Name of JESUS .