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In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.
Isaiah 12:4
Power in the name of Jesus, when we speak His name, we call on the One True King who gave His life for us. The Savior defeated death, conquered sin, and gained victory over evil when He rose from the grave.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Proclaiming Jesus’s name reminds us of our new life in Him. We no longer need to fear the powers of darkness because our Savior won the battle for us. Standing on the Rock when the storm winds blow will keep us secure and protected by the Lord. Our faith in the Son gives us victory, and we can shout from the rooftops what He did for us. Telling others about the impact of Jesus on our lives shares the Gospel in a way no one can dispute. Witnessing the change in us when we begin following Christ and applying His principles to our lives helps others experience the same thing.
Jesus came so that none should perish. God loves everyone. He didn’t send Christ to condemn the world but to save it. Some choose evil, loving the darkness rather than the light the Savior brings into the world. The Lord gives us free will. Not everyone believes in His saving grace. For them, we should pray. And we should continue to proclaim God’s name to the world, introducing as many people as possible to the Savior.
When Mary gave birth to Jesus in the manger, He came into a world of upheaval, much like today. Political strife, poverty, and inhumane practices all existed when Mary laid her baby in the trough. Christ didn’t enter a perfect world; He brought perfection to it and then showed us how to live. One day at a time, one person at a time, with one God we love. Jesus gives us everything we need to accomplish our mission; when we do, the Lord will call us home. But until then, we can proclaim His name, honoring and glorifying Him.
Praise:
Praise the powerful name of Jesus.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for bringing light into a dark world and showing us how to live for You. Please help us honor and serve You well today as we proclaim Your name, giving You the glory.
IJNIP. Amen
