“O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might” (Psalm 54:1 ESV).
“What’s in a name?” So asked Shakespeare’s Juliet of Romeo, the implication being that his family name was a mere arbitrary label and didn’t matter to her.
Yet, David appealed to God’s “name” as the source of his salvation. He recognized the power expressed in God’s name, as he wrote in another psalm, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower” (Psa. 18:10). For God’s name is the manifestation of His character, revealing His divine attributes.
And what is the “saving” name of God revealed to us by which we might call? As Peter preached to the Jerusalem council, that name is JESUS, “For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The name “Jesus” or “Yeshua” means “God’s salvation.” God has given Him the name “above every name” (Phil.2:9). And Jesus tells us to “ask anything in His name” (John 14:14).
What’s in a name? In the name of Jesus, everything!
PRAYER: Dear Father, we come to You in prayer this day in the name that is above all other names, the name of Jesus. For through faith in Him we have been given access to come boldly before You as Your children. Thank You, Lord! Now strengthen us to proclaim the Name of Jesus to others today. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.