THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME

 “He is the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved.” ( Acts 4:12)

The title above is the name of a lovely Gospel song:

“ Jesus, Jesus, there is something about that name.

Master, Savior, Jesus,

Like a fragrance after the rain.

Jesus, Jesus, let all heaven and earth proclaim.

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but

There’s something about that name.

We name Him variously Redeemer, Savior, The Lord, The Christ, all of which are correct but there is something about that name, Jesus, which lifts the spirit, heals the pain and strengthens the will.  The glorious thing about Jesus is that he did not demand to be called anything but Jesus.  Those who would make him King were disappointed but those who had had enough of kings were thrilled that this gentle, caring and powerful person encouraged them to call him simply Jesus.  His every act proved he was happy to be one of them and called them to himself with warmth and genuine concern.

All the cathedrals in the world do not do justice to him and his message as much as a simple act of mercy to someone in need.  Those who feed the hungry, fight for the homeless, the dispossessed, the weak and the helpless and do so in His name build a monument to Jesus, which nothing can tarnish or destroy.

When the disciples healed the sick it was always in the name of Jesus.  They refused to be honored for these healings, instead reminding everyone that they were acting only as the instruments, that Jesus is the healer.  The name of Jesus can still heal.  Say it to yourself when your heart is broken or when the world is too heavy for you.  Say it when you arise from sleep and when the day is over, let it be the last word of the dau.  Say it to someone who is confused, at his or her wit’s end or in pain.  The very sound of that name brings the gentle compassion of our precious Lord closer and helps you marshal the strength to go on to fulfill God’s will for you.  There really is something about that name.

Blessings,

Carol Lemelin OPA

PS: please click on the attachment to hear the song.