“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” Pr19.10 ESV
In the closing book of the Old Testament God tells us, "My name will be great among the nations." In the first book of the New Testament, Jesus taught us to pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” This petition comes first because it is to be the first of our concerns. We can be sure that God’s reputation is the first of His concerns. This simply means that when His people call upon His name, He is sure to answer. This should be a double comfort to us. God will not only defend us because He loves us, He will defend us because He loves His name.
As surely as God’s name will be exalted in all the earth, it is to His glory to tenderly care for all who call upon His name. Jesus has been given the name, which is above every name. And what does His name mean, but “Jehovah saves.”
1/8/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
