No Other Name Under Heaven Whereby We Must Be Saved - Part 1343

"In the name of God." We hear this phrase so often but rarely do we seek an answer by asking, "What is God’s name?" For God is surely a descriptive title, never being a name. And similarly in this context, if one is utilizing a descriptive title, then why not expose to others whom it is that you are calling God? I am sure these listeners must -- at the very least be curious. Aren't you?

Who is this God that we speak about? We face the same question when we look and see the phrase, "In God We Trust." Or, "God bless you!" If we are going to expect God to do something, should we not know who it is that we are asking to bless you?

Further to the point, there [apparently] is an abundance of gods that people tend to worship, even if they know not what. For example, taking a feel good pill or trying to find life in the bottom of a beer or liquor bottle can be considered gods because they consume us in a way that is god-like. We take on new characteristics that are not necessarily evident before. And, certainly, if we do not know who God is -- by name, I mean -- we cannot expect this same God to have renewed our hearts and minds.

So, again, who is this God, whose name we do not know?  Let's examine the scriptures and determine once and for all who God is.

We've all heard that God is Love. We also recognize that God is not a respecter of persons. God has not two laws, one for the rich and another for the poor! Indeed, God made each and every one of us equal. And God does not use threats to tell us how much He loves me. But I do know from reading the scriptures how much God loves me.

Similarly, we find in reading the scriptures that God Has a name. In fact, it is as a result of knowing that name and calling upon that name that one can be saved, and blessed. Indeed, apart from knowing God’s revealed name, confusion rules and reigns. We've seen this time and time again throughout history. Nations upon hearing God’s name go from being a 'have-not' nation to a 'have' nation. Conversely, nations that at one time were aware of God’s name but have since turned their backs to God often begin a downward spiral.

Still, what is in a name? What do names represent? You as a individual would never let anyone misrepresent or discredit your name. Why? Because your name is you! It dictates who you are. And in fact, your name will outlive you. Your offspring bear your name.

Likewise, when you know God’s name and have grown to know the One God who bears that name, then you would not by any means desire to discredit or misrepresent His name. In this sense, neither Jehovah or Yahweh are God’s name! God never revealed either as being His name.

But there is a name, as the scriptures repeatedly point out, which is above every other name in Heaven and on earth. And the One who bears that name is the One God, who is before all things. He is also the One God who made all things! This One God who is Spirit has revealed HIMSELF as a Son. He did not reveal Himself as another person!

God who is Spirit, inhabited a man’s body, endeavouring to reveal Himself to His people. Us. You and I. And indeed, this God who is love bears the name of JESUS! And she shall call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins. Even the Angels worship Him. And the wise men worship Him too.

God manifest in the flesh. The same Word that was God and is God made flesh. Jesus is the Light of the world. Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the living water whereby we never thirst again. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by Me."

Why don't you put your trust in Jesus today so that He can wrap you in His arms, and be the heavenly Father that He desires to be. And thus, in so doing, you can be blessed too. Stand in the offering plate.