Keeping Prayer Alive! -5 "In My Name-2"

Names matter! God warns us against using his name in trivial ways (as in 'Oh, my God!' when you aren't praying) in Exodus 20:7. And he warned Israel not to rebel against the angel he was sending to lead them into the Promised Land because, "My Name is in him". (Exodus 23:21)

Even more important is the name of his son, Jesus. In the Book of Acts we see Jesus' name bring about miracles. Disciples baptized new believers into his name. Healings happened in his name. They preached the Gospel in his name. Salvation came through his name. They revered His name above all other names.

 Christians literally wear his name. "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name." (1st Peter 4:16 NIV)

Don't you want to know more about that name?