His Name...

HIS NAME…A persons name revealed a lot in Bible days. Names were based upon character traits. As an example, Peter was a ‘back and forth’ young man, so his family named him ‘blown in the wind’. But Jesus renamed him ‘Rock’. Let’s look at the names given the Christ…
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”
~Isaiah 9:6-7
The strong traits attributed to Jesus are many. And this is just the short list. But it defines what the world received on Christmas night. And for those of who’ve invited Christ to move into their lives, this is who they now enjoy. Sometimes we need to be swept away…that’s why He’s called wonderful. Sometimes we need guidance…He’s the counselor. Sometimes we need strength…He’s called Mighty. Sometimes we need eternity…He’s Everlasting. And sometimes we need rest for our troubled souls…He just happens to be the Prince of Peace. All we need to compensate for life in this fallen world is guaranteed in His name…His amazing name! The song says it well: “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, there’s just something about that name.” ~verlon