In what ways can we "love Your name" in our daily lives? Key Verse – Psalm 5:11 “But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.” What “Your Name” Signifies • The revealed character, reputation, and authority of God (Exodus 34:5-7). • The saving power embodied in the name of Jesus (Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9-11). Loving His name, therefore, is treasuring who He is, what He has done, and all He promises to do. Daily Ways to Love His Name • Speak His name with reverence – Refuse casual or profane use (Exodus 20:7). – Begin and end the day verbally blessing His name (Psalm 113:2-3). • Praise Him continually – Whisper thanks while driving, working, or waiting in line (Psalm 34:1). – Sing worship songs that exalt His name (Psalm 92:1-2). • Live so His reputation is honored – Make choices that reflect His holiness and mercy (1 Peter 1:15-16). – Keep appointments, pay bills, and fulfill promises because you carry His name (Colossians 3:17). • Obey His Word promptly – View every command as an expression of His perfect character (Psalm 119:132). – Surrender hidden attitudes, not just visible actions (John 14:15). • Call on His name in dependence – Pray first, not last, when decisions arise (Psalm 116:1-2). – Confess sin immediately, trusting in the name of Jesus for cleansing (1 John 1:9). • Proclaim His name to others – Share answered prayer and Scripture naturally in conversation (Psalm 105:1). – Support missions and evangelism that spread His fame among the nations (Isaiah 12:4). • Gather with people who esteem His name – Join corporate worship and small-group fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Encourage one another as Malachi 3:16 describes: “those who feared the LORD … esteemed His name.” The Heart Behind These Practices • Joyful refuge – We love His name because we trust His protection (Psalm 5:11). • Grateful remembrance – We recall His past faithfulness to fuel present obedience (Deuteronomy 7:9). • Reverent fear – We recognize His holiness, prompting careful speech and conduct (Psalm 86:11). • Overflowing affection – As we behold Christ’s sacrifice, love for His name deepens (John 17:26). Promises for Those Who Love His Name • Lasting joy (Psalm 5:11). • Secure dwelling with God (Psalm 69:36). • Special mercy and favor (Psalm 119:132). • Inclusion in God’s covenant blessings (Isaiah 56:6-7). • Written remembrance before the Lord (Malachi 3:16). Loving His name is not a single act but a lifestyle—honoring, obeying, and delighting in Him from morning to night, until every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
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