Shakespeare once said that a rose called by any other name would still be a rose. He said there is nothing in a name, but in a sense he is wrong. I can prove that to you very simply this morning because if I were to give you a check signed by my name for a million dollars, it would be absolutely worthless! If Bill Gates were to give you a check in that amount with his name upon it, it would be worth a great deal to you. Names do mean something.In the Bible, God goes by many different names.   One Bible scholar has counted 63 names of God found in Scripture.  That may seem like a lot to us, but God is so awesome that the number of names we could use to describe Him is as endless as he is.  As you read scripture and you see the many names of this one God, there are a few things to consider.1.  These names are given by God, not thought up by people.  God is not some abstract thought or nameless power.  God is personal and knowable.  And one of the ways his personality is known is through the giving of his names.2.  Each name of God reveals one of his qualities or characteristics. 3.  These names were given to God’s people in order to help us in a moment of need.  Why is it important that we talk about the names of God? Because his names reveal who He is. Here are few of his names as listed in Scripture:•God the Creator (Elohim)•God the Lord (Adonai)•God our Peace (Jehovah Shalom)•God our Provider (Jehovah Jireh)•God the Covenant Keeper (Yahweh)•God the Almighty (El Shaddai)•The God who is there (Jehovah Shammah)•God the Healer (Jehovah Rapha)•God of Power (Jehovah Sabaoth)•God is my banner (Jehovah Nissi)Here are four things I want us to know about the name of God:His name is good. Psalm 52:9: “I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good.”2. His name is great. 2 Samuel 7:25-26: “…Do as you promised, so that your name will be great forever…” There is no greater name than the name of God.3. His name is majestic.  Exodus 15:11: “Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you--majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” This means that there is no one else like Him. He is omnipotent and incomparable. 4. His name is near. God is high and holy and yet, amazingly, He is also close to us. Allow this truth to fill your heart. God is not distant, but has instead come close to each one of us so that we can get to know Him. Psalm 75:1: “We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.”Today’s Challenge: What is our response to the name of God? Well, there are many, but today let’s start by praising the name of God. Let’s worship Him because He alone is worthy. Lift up his name and let your life bring him glory and honor.Visit the website: 5MinuteDiscipleship.comFollow on social:Facebook.com/5minutediscipleshipInstagram.com/5minutediscipleship

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