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Because
of the information age we live in, the very mention of a one-word name will
often conjure up feelings and maybe even a picture in your mind.
George, Homer, Madonna, Gracie (if you're a more vintage individual) may
instantly call to mind the President of the United States, an inane cartoon
character, a singer and a deceased comedian. Think Coke, Kool-Aid, Clorox,
or Kleenex, and pictures, smells or flavor memories might pass through your
mind. Each is a brand name that has almost become generic for other similar
products.
When advertisers or entertainers choose a name, they want something
that
is memorable. They strive to make it a "household word" so that the mention of
it is a tiny advertisement, whether it be in a broadcast or in the lines of an
article like this.
When God sent His Son into the world, He chose some descriptive
names so we would have a better understanding of what the incarnation was all
about.
Isaiah prophesied the coming of a Messiah who would be "Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace." (Is. 9:6) God also wanted us
to know that He would be "Immanuel, which translated means, "GOD WITH US." (Matthew
1:23)
Additionally, God directed Mary and Joseph to name their baby "Jesus," which
means "Savior." God truly wanted us to get the message whenever we
hear The Name.
Everything is in a Name when that Name belongs to the Son of God.
Jesus
is the Name that started Christmas. Make sure you truly remember His name
this Christmas.
All Scripture references are from the New American Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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~ The
Name!
