above EVERY other name

Recently in worship I was awarded a moment to reflect on how the name of Jesus is powerful and that it is above any other name.

It is above the name of divorce (you will never be able to tell me otherwise. This is something I know very well.)

Jesus is above the name of depression (I have seen sadness turned into joy, comfort and rejoicing time and time again.)

The name of Jesus is above the name of sickness (I have watched miracle after miracle followed by a testimony of health and healing that delivers years of rejoicing and praise.)

His name is above the name of anger (God’s peace and covering has been my companion too many times to not know this to be a core true.)

Jesus is above the name of slump (Philippians 2:13 – He will give you energy and motivation acting within you.) He is better than Caffeine…..and that is coming from the Caffeinated Christian ;)

   

Keep Reading – someone is getting distracted and pulled away right now, but keep going (To be honest I have always written blogs in one sitting, but this one took more than a couple of weeks due to distraction and I had to fight to get it finished. Fight the opposition and press in for more) – Keep Reading

It might be understandable for us to believe that Jesus is above all of these struggles, hardships, and afflictions. It may not be easy to believe this and it may take time and the growing of your faith, but I venture to say this is something you can reach and understand.

However, today I invite you to more. I so deeply want you to grasp even more, exalt the name of Jesus even higher with me. Remember, his ways are above ours and we are not supposed to lean on our own understanding.

The name of Jesus is above EVERY OTHER/ALL OTHER names. Philippians 2:9-10

The name of Jesus is above the name of provision, wealth, and abundance: He will bless you beyond your wildest imagination, he will pour blessing upon you that you would never be able to contain or have room to hold. You will not only have enough for you, enjoy more than your dreams, but be able to give and give and give to others. Ephesians 3:20, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8-11

The name of Jesus is above the name of joy: Joy is renewed each morning and amply supplied in mourning. It does not run dry and bubbles over everlasting with inspiration of dancing and exuberance. There is not only joy, but more, there is also pleasure, refreshing and strength. It is not just joy, but stead fast joy no one can take away and which overflows like water over the banks of a river. 1 Peter 1:8, Psalm 16:11

The name of Jesus is above the name of victory: Jesus did not just win our freedom from sin and death, but he MORE than conquered hell; he also tore down the separation from us and God, he invited us to intimacy, he invites us to relationship and adventure with God directly. One on one.  Romans 8:34-38. Matthew 27:50-51

The name of Jesus is above the name of love: Jesus gave his life in a billboard of love to invite us to rest in his love. His love is higher, wider, longer, and deeper than we could ever know. The love of Jesus is multifaceted and produces more than just love. It provides a place of comfort for us to call home and is exuberant with passion to sing and delight over us. He is Love. He is also above what we can fathom about love. His name is even above the name of love. Ephesians 3:18-20, 1 John 4:10, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

The name of Jesus is above the name of health and healing: The name of Jesus brings health and healing and goes beyond to restore, bring peace, satisfy, and keep you secure. It removes pain and breaks bondage. Isaiah 53:4-5 Jeremiah 33:6, Psalm 103:3-5

The name of Jesus is above the name of companionship: Jesus is closer than a friend who lets you in on everything constantly pursues you and invites you to adventure and intimacy. He knows you inside and out and totally gets you. John 15:15-16, Revelation 3:20-21, Psalm 139:1-4

The name of Jesus is above the name of wisdom and intellect: The name of Jesus brings more than wisdom; it brings mercy, grace, and produces good. It comes with secure foundation. It brings wisdom in a gentle way and leave you in a state of gentle peace. James 3:17, James 1:5, Ephesians 1:17

The name of Jesus is above the name of grace: Te name of Jesus goes beyond grace and completely turns situations around. It gives strength and sustains you. Not just grace but grace and truth and truth which is freedom! Not just grace but grace that is rich and elevates. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, John 1:14, Hebrews 13:9, Ephesians 2:7-8

The name of Jesus is above the name of forgiveness: See The name of Jesus, when you call on it and believe in him, does not just forgive you, but pays for your wrongs and completely forgets the transaction that caused and the balance of such debt. You have been ransomed, you have been made new, spotless!!!! Colossians 1:21-22, Ephesians 1:4-7, Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 43:25, Acts 10:43

Keep reading – don’t get distracted or pulled away, keep going. This is an invitation to take the scripture I referenced and read them for yourself. Read the surrounding scriptures, the entire chapter; book. Allow God to speak to you and reveal his glory. Let his name, above EVERY other name take root deep within you as a firm foundation you can’t and won’t be shaken from. His is bigger than your circumstance. Above your affliction, and is even more than the good thing you seek.