Jesus, you're my superhero!
That’s the name of a song, by Hillsong Kids, that was stuck in my head this morning. Works
perfectly for the title of my post. J
Who is Jesus to me?
Abigail often teases me because I add an accent to ethnic
names. Having grown up in Germany, I commonly roll the r, which comes up in many languages. I love Jesus’ Hebrew name – Yeshua HaMashiach. (Try pronouncing the ch as if something got stuck in the back
of your throat.) Ab once thought I made that name up, in an attempt to sound
Jewish. Haha!
The meanings behind names are important to me. Yeshua or Jesus means “Jehovah is
salvation.” Having committed my life to Christ as a child, I didn’t realize
Jesus wanted to save me from more than a life apart from God. He invites us into
His kingdom (the king’s-domain) to have a rich and satisfying life (John 10:10).
“Save” is my new favorite word, which is sozo
in Greek (as in John 3:17). It means forgiven, delivered, healed, rescued- all
of which are in constant demand here on this earth. Man, I sure need His
healing (physical, emotional, and spiritual) and forgiveness on a regular
basis.
Mashiach in Greek
is “Christos,” which is obviously where we get the word Christ. It means Messiah
or The Anointed One having been
anointed with God’s authority. Isn’t that so rich? Throughout the Bible when
someone is anointed, it shows God’s special favor and blessing on that person.
Jesus received special favor from His Father, especially with such a rich and
awesome name. I love His name! (Psalm 119:132)
Jesus Christ is a name to be loved and blessed. Did you know
WE can bless Jesus? Psalm 100:4b says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and
his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Wow! If
Jesus likes to be blessed, how much more should we bless each other regularly.
We bless You, King Jesus!
His name is powerful and literally life-giving. “But these
are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah,
the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of
his name.” (John 20:31) The “these” refers to the miracles and testimonies
compiled in the Book of John. Jesus gave all His followers (including me and
you) the authority and power to do the same the things He did and more, simply by
the power of His name (John 14:12-13). That’s remarkable! I’m just now learning
to wrap my mind around that goodness.
Unto Jesus, be all glory,
Power and praise
Majesty, Kingdom authority
Flow from His throne,
Unto his own, His anthem raise.
So exalt, lift up on high
The Name of Jesus
Magnify, come glorify,
Christ Jesus the King
Majesty, worship His Majesty
Jesus who died, now glorified,
King of all Kings.