Most Holy Name of Jesus

There is something about the name of Jesus. It is the greatest name in heaven and on earth. The name of Jesus is above every other name (Cf. Phil 2:9). This sacred name is not just a combination of letters. It is certainly more than just an audible sound. The name of Jesus connotes the person, identity and being of the second Person of the Trinity.

My name connotes my being, my person and my identity. My name is me! My name is what I am, what I have and what I stand for. If you insult my name, you insult me. In the same way, the name of Jesus connotes his being, person and identity.

About this holy name the scripture says “there is no salvation in anyone else, for there is no other name in the whole world given to men by which we are to be saved” (Acts 4:12). This name deserves our utmost respect and reverence. “At the name of Jesus every kneel must bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth and under the earth” (Phil 2:10).

The name of Jesus is so powerful, so portent. The name is prayer, power and possibilities. Miracles have been wrought, wars have been won, sicknesses have been cured, darkness has been dispelled and evil spirits expelled at the name of Jesus. There is certainly something about the name of Jesus.

In the name of Jesus we receive healing and protection from bodily harm. “In my name they shall take up serpents and if they shall drink poison, it shall not hurt them (Mk 16:17-18). This name gives us consolation in times of spiritual trials. It protects us from the assaults of the evil ones. It obtains for us anything and everything we ask from the Father. “If you ask the Father anything in my name He will give you” (Jn 16:23).

When we find ourselves in times of trials, temptations and distress, let us never hesitate to call on the name of Jesus. Let us invoke this name with faith and reverence, and the Lord will come to our aid. He will rescue us and assist us.