by David Scott Robertson
When you're back's against the wall --
You can call on the name of cable TV and nothing will happen.
When you're in double trouble --
You can call on the name of your favorite pro sports team and nothing will happen.
When you're hurting for certain --
You can call on your friends you smoke pot with and nothing will happen.
When you've messed up or someone messed on you -
You can call on the manufacturer of your bass boat, your motorcycle, your car, your SUV, and nothing will happen.
When you're child's burning up with a fever -
You can call on the name of your alma mater, your political party, your gun club, your favorite movie star, your best friend who lives next door, and nothing will happen.
When life happens --
You can call on the name of any idol that can be named and nothing will happen.
But when you call on the name of Jesus -
Demons tremble,
Sickness flees,
Darkness dissipates,
Pain evaporates,
Situations are altered,
Circumstances change,
People experience a turnaround, a breakthrough, a healing, a deliverance, a miracle.
All because of THE name, not "a" name, but THE name --
The name of the Son of God, the One and Only Jesus Christ.
At that name,
Knees bow and tongues confess that
He, in fact, is Lord.
The name of Jesus goes beyond lip service,
The host of heaven, the Word of God, the power of the omnipotent Almighty God backs it up.
(Psa 20:7 NIV) Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
(Acts 4:12 NIV) Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
(Acts 3:16 NIV) By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.
(Mat 18:20 NIV) For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
(Mark 16:17 NIV) And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
(Mark 16:18 NIV) they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
(John 14:13 NIV) And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.
(John 14:14 NIV) You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
(John 14:26 NIV) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
I've lived enough of life to realize that nearly everybody who is reading these words right now is probably going through a hard thing in one way or another to one degree or another.
If you're not, you've either just passed through a season of difficulty or you're headed there.
May I encourage you to call on the name of Jesus?
(John 16:24 NIV) Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
DSR
12/29/02