Jesus:
A More Excellent Name
Having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance
obtained a more excellent name than they. Hebrews 1:4
Jesus has a More Excellent Name than the angels. The angels
were ministering spirits sent to help the heirs of salvation
(see Hebrews 1:14), but Jesus was sent to purchase salvation.
He has a More Excellent Name than Moses, who led Israel out
of Egypt and gave the Israelites the Law (see 3:3). Jesus fulfilled
the Law and died to take it out of the way (Colossians 2:13-15).
Jesus has a More Excellent Name than the high priest, who interceded
for Israel (see Hebrews 4:14-16). Jesus gives us grace, for
which the high priest prayed. Jesus has a More Excellent Name
than Melchizedek, because Jesus obtained a better salvation
and a new covenant (see 7:22-24). Because of the excellence
of His name, you can go to the Father though Jesus at any time.
Will you pray to the Father through the name of Jesus?
Jesus, I love Your name. Your name calms my fears and guides
me each day. Jesus, Your name saved me and Your name keeps me
safe. Because Jesus has a More Excellent Name, you can pray
in His name (see John 14:13-14).
Because the name of Jesus has power, you can break addiction
and cast out demonic powers in His name (see Acts 16:18). Because
the name of Jesus sets prisoners free, you can have a powerful
witness to the unsaved in His name (see:10-14). One day, every
knee will bow to recognize and worship the name of Jesus (see
Philippians 2:9-11). Will you do it now?
Jesus, I worship at the sound of Your name. You are worthy to
receive all honor, praise and thanksgiving. Amen.
Reading: Hebrews 1
Key Thought: The name of Jesus is the key to God’s power.
From 365 Ways to Know God, © 2004 by Elmer
Towns. Published by Regal Books, www.regalbooks.com. Used by
permission. All rights reserved.
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