Display His Name

Before long, the Atlanta Braves will retire its former long-time coach’s jersey.  Never again will anyone wear #6 on a Braves uniform.  It’s the team’s way of honoring a great baseball coach.  I wonder what of mine my family will retire someday … on second thought, I don’t want to know!

Isaiah writes, “Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.” (12:4)   How is it we have come to such a place in this culture where we study and ponder what to name our babies, grandparents, aunts and uncles yet give little-to-no thought of the Name above all names?  Throughout the Bible, God revealed to His people something precious and unique about His very nature in a name.  Characteristics of Who He was and is are important to helping us become holy as He is holy: “Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16)  The more we understand and resemble The Father, the better we “declare his doings,” exalting Him to the world.  Like that #6 jersey will be put on display somewhere, so should LORD JEHOVAH be revealed to the world in and through us … Display His Name!