A name. It is part of what defines you. Sometimes people hear a name and say, “it fits that person.” Sometimes, not so much. When children are born, we take great lengths to find the perfect name for the child. It might be given before birth or perhaps after, but still it is not given without great deliberation.

A name that I haven’t given much thought to through the years is that of the evil one. But in my recent reading, I came across this line. “Satan’s name means, ‘one who casts something between two things to cause a separation.’”[i] I must say, his name fits him to a T!

How blessed we as believers are to know that the name of the evil one doesn’t have to have a hold on our lives. Why? Because God’s Name is more powerful and can help us to overcome anything that the evil one puts in our way.

Remember this verse? “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10 – NIV) The Name of the Lord is available for us to call upon. And I do love the many different Names of God that we can call upon for each situation of our lives.

As an encouragement to my Mom, I wrote verses of Scripture on silk flowers that she could hold and read. On one flower, I wrote some of the Names of God on its petals. As she needs encouragement, strength, courage, healing or comfort, she can call upon the Name that will help her through her day. Guess what? We can do the same thing!

When you are fearful, you can trust that God will protect you as the Guardian of your soul.

When you are discouraged, you can be encouraged that God is your Comforter.

When you need to see some wonder-working power, you can pray to our Wonderful God who is able to do the extraordinary.

When you feel you are slipping, you can be set upon a firm foundation by the Righteous Name of God.

When you feel that you are under attack, you can be assured that there is a Shield about you to protect you.

And when you feel alone, just remember that Immanuel is with you and will never leave you.

These are just a few Names of the Lord that are available to each of us. Let’s be determined to seek the Name that will provide what we need today. I know without these beautiful Names, I would struggle to make it through each day.

Have a great day and remember to take the Name of Jesus with you (does that remind you of a song? Me too! Click here if you want to listen to a version of this beautiful hymn.)

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] Made to Crave Action Plan, Lysa TerKeurst, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, 2011, pg. 64.