Last week at Praise in Motion, we concentrated on some of the names of God. Our leader gave us a listing of names and asked that we focus on one throughout the evening. It was a very powerful exercise. I chose the name Immanuel…God with us. In each song that was shared that evening, I replaced the word “God” with Immanuel. What an impact this small change made in the meaning of some of these songs.

Of course, you know how much I love the different names of God. I have written many words about the power in His names. But today I want to look at a few names from the viewpoint of Philippians 2:9-11 (NIV). “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

What name of Jesus exalts Him for you? What name is above every other name? What name of Jesus causes every knee to bow?

In Matthew 1:21, Mary is told by the angel of the Lord what name to give her child. Jesus.

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) tells us what the child given will be called. “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Ready for a few more?

Jesus is the “author and perfector” of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)

Jesus is the “true bread from heaven” (John 6:32), the “bread of God” (John 6:33), the “bread of life” (John 6:35) and the “living bread” (John 6:51).

Jesus is the “bright and morning star” (Revelation 22:16).

Jesus is the “faithful and true witness” (Revelation 3:14).

Jesus is the “good shepherd” (John 10:11).

Jesus is “I AM” (John 8:58-59).

Jesus is the “light of the world” (John 8:12).

Jesus is the “Messiah” (John 4:25-26).

Jesus is the “resurrection and the life” (John 11:25-26).

Jesus is the “Son of God” (Matthew 27:54).

Of course, this is just a sampling of who Jesus is and His names. But this list will be a good starting point.

What are you searching for today? What name of Jesus will you call upon? I pray that Jesus is the One that you will bow before and confess to be your Lord today. There is no other Name.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna