Why did one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name fall at Jesus feet when he saw Him? (Mark 5:22) Why did John the baptizer point to Jesus -- Behold, the Lamb of God? Why did king Herod, when he heard of Jesus -- His Name spread abroad, wonder if John the baptizer had risen from the dead? (Mark 6:14) Why does Jesus say, "Whosoever shall receive one of such children in My Name, receives Me: and whosoever shall receive Me, receives not Me, but Him that sent Me." (Mark 9:37) And similarly, "whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My Name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward." (Mark 11:9)
And that also, "ye shall be hated of all [men] for My Name's sake, but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." (Mark 14:32)
Because in the last days, we will look around and see that few are proclaiming the precious, holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We will not be informed that the Name of JESUS (wherein He shall save us from our sins) is the highest Name ever given. (Philippians 2:9) Or the only Name whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
Moreover, throughout the New Testament, the heirs are members of His family - those with His Name written in their hearts and on their foreheads. " For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,(Ephesians 3:14-15)
"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." (Galatians 3:27-29)
In adoption also -- “unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:5)
In our day to day, because of His precious Name, we can have everlasting life.
Yes, "as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name.” (John 20:31; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-25; Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 1:8; Titus 2:13)
Worthy is the Lamb, to be given all honour and glory and praise. Stand in the offering plate.
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