N is for Nissi

When put together with the name of Jehovah, it means, “The Lord is my Banner”, Jehovah-Nissi. Moses was the first to use this name in Exodus 17 when the Israelites were fighting the Amelikites. As long as Moses held his arms high, the Israelites were winning. After the battle ended, he built his alter called “The Lord is my banner” as he knew the victory belonged to God.


We also have warfare going on within our hearts, the war of the Spirit against the flesh. In Galatians 5:17 it states: “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh”. And in Vs. 18 “But if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law.” Just as Moses held high his arms as a banner to the Lord, thus giving victory to the Israelites over the Amelikites, so we hold to the control of the Spirit and we will have victory over the flesh.

Another portion that speaks to me of Jehovah-Nissi is in Song of Solomon. This book typifies God’s love for Israel in the Old Testament, and it reminds us of Jesus’ relationship with the church in the New Testament. In chapter 2 verse 4 from the Amplified Version, it says “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love (for love waved as a protecting and comforting banner over my head when I was near him). “

Jehovah-Nissi is descriptive of God’s covering. He protects, encourages, and is proud of us. God’s banner is behind us, and over us. He leads us with the banner of His love.

We can walk in victory today because we know Jehovah-Nissi can bring salvation and freedom and eternal life. We go out with joy, raising the banner high, and we are led forth with peace. (Isaiah 55:12)

M is for Majesty

Though Majesty is more of a descriptive word than a title, it is used to describe our Lord’s worth and authority above all that is and was and is to come. He is my Majesty. He is Your Majesty. He has all wisdom. He is King of all kings, and Lord of all lords.
According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, Majesty is a noun. It is 1) the dignity or power of a sovereign. 2) It is sovereign power. The title is used in speaking to or of a sovereign, and is preceded by “Your’ or by ‘His or Her’.

In Job 37:22, Job said that with God is awe-inspiring Majesty. David wrote whole Psalms to the Majesty of God (See Psalm 93). In II Peter 1:16 Peter said he had been an eyewitness of His Majesty. He had been there at the ‘Transfiguration’. He had been there when Jesus rose from the dead, and he had seen him ascend into heaven. He had first hand knowledge of His Majesty.

Writers and songwriters down through the years have sought to express the Majesty of our God. Stu Garrard/Martin Smith have written:

“Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed, but alive in Your hands.
Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by Your love
In the presence of Your Majesty.”

Bill and Gloria Gaither have given us this familiar chorus, one I love hearing sung b y a large choir or congregation. I cannot help but join in with:

“Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise!
Majesty, Kingdom, Authority
Flows 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.”

                AMEN, MAJESTY!

L is for Lamb

When Jesus came to earth the 1st time, He came to be a sacrifice. He came as a Lamb for sinners slain. John the Baptist introduced Him as the “Lamb of God”. One cannot really understand this title without having some knowledge of the practice of animal sacrifice in the Bible.


The sacrificial system provided a way for God’s people to approach Him even though they had sinned. Those who were offering sacrifices understood the animal was a symbol of themselves and their desire to offer their own lives to God. This sacrificial system of the Scripture represents God’s way of instructing man what it means to approach a holy God.

To the Jewish people the lamb represented innocence and gentleness. According to the Mosaic Law, the lamb sacrificed must be a male, without blemish, firstborn of the flock.  Isaiah likened our Savior, Jesus, to the lamb of sacrifice when he wrote in Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth. He was brought as a lamb to the slaughter and a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” The lamb is a symbol of meekness, humility and a willingness to submit to the will of the master. Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God; He is male, sinless and without blemish. He is willing to submit to His fathers will.

In Revelation we have the ‘lamb’ mentioned 29 times. Here the ‘Lamb who was slain’ now lives and reigns victorious.

Rev. 7:17 “For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd; and He will guide them to the springs of the waters of life; and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Rev 17:14 “…and the Lamb will triumph over them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings…”

Rev. 19:7 “let us celebrate and ascribe to Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb has come.”

When the Lamb comes the 2nd time, those who have been covered by His blood by accepting Christ as their sacrifice, will be kept safe. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (the Lamb of God) that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

K is for KING

“Behold a king shall reign in righteousness” (Isaiah 32:1). For years the Jewish people longed for their coming ‘king’ to restore them as a nation to their freedom and former glory. This King would be their Messiah, and in thinking Jesus might be their Messiah, they called Him “Son of David”. They thought their messianic king, the righteous one to come from the line of David, was among them. He even rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, a sign of both peace and humility.


They were right in all ways except the timing. At His 1st coming, He came as a sacrifice; but one day He will be revealed as the greatest of all kings. Then He will not come on a donkey, but it says in Rev. 19:11 “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.” Then going to verse 16 it states: “on His robe and on His thigh He has this name written: “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

The following is an article called “My King Is…” by Dr. S.M. Lockridge. When I read it I felt my excitement and praise build until at the end I was also shouting, “That’s my King! AMEN!” Read it and Praise our King!

“The Bible says my King is a seven-way king…He’s the King of the Jews; that’s a racial king…He’s the King of Israel; that’s a national King…He’s the King of Righteousness…He’s the King of the Ages…He’s the King of Heaven…He’s the King of Glory…He’s the King of kings, and He’s the Lord of lords. That’s my King. Well…I wonder, do you know Him?

David said, “The Heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork. My King is a sovereign King. No means of measure can define His limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply. No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings. He’s enduringly strong…He’s entirely sincere…He’s eternally steadfast…He’s immortally graceful…He’s imperially powerful…He’s impartially merciful…Do you know Him?

He’s the greatest phenomenon that ever crossed the horizon of this world. He’s God’s Son…He’s a sinner’s Savior…He’s the centerpiece of civilization…He stands in the solitude of Himself…He’s august…He’s unique…He’s unparalleled…He’s unprecedented…He’s the loftiest idea in literature…He’s the highest personality in philosophy…He’s the supreme problem in highest criticism…He’s the fundamental doctrine of true theology…He’s the cardinal necessity for spiritual religion…He’s the miracle of the age…He’s the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him…He’s the only one qualified to be an all sufficient Savior…I wonder if you know Him today?

He supplies strength for the weak…He’s available for the tempted and the tried…He sympathizes and He saves…He strengthens and sustains…He guards and He guides…He heals the sick…He cleanses lepers…He forgives sinners…He discharges debtors...He delivers captives…He defends the feeble…He blesses the young…He serves the unfortunate…He regards the aged…He rewards the diligent…and He beautifies the meek…I wonder if you know Him?

Well, my King…is the King…He’s the key to knowledge…He’s the wellspring to wisdom…He’s the doorway of deliverance…He’s the pathway of peace…He’s the roadway of righteousness…He’s the highway of holiness…He’s the gateway of glory…Do you know Him?

Well…His office is manifold…His promise is sure…His light is matchless…His goodness is limitless…His mercy is everlasting…His love never changes…His word is enough…His grace is sufficient…His reign is righteous…and His yoke is easy, and his burden is light. I wish I could describe Him to you, but He’s indescribable…He’s incomprehensible…He’s invincible…He’s irresistible.

Well, you can’t get Him out of your mind…You can’t get Him off of your hand…You can’t out live Him, and you can’t live without Him…The Pharisees couldn’t stand Him, but they found out they couldn’t stop Him…Pilate couldn’t find any fault in Him…The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to agree…Herod couldn’t kill Him…Death couldn’t handle Him, and the grave couldn’t hold Him. Yes!!! that’s my King, that’s my King!

Father…"Thine is the Kingdom…and the Power…and the Glory…Forever"…and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever. How long is that? And ever…and ever…and when you get through with all the forevers, then…AMEN!…AMEN! "

J is for Jesus

The name Jesus was the personal name given to our Lord and Christ. When the angel told Joseph it was OK to take Mary to be his wife because the babe she carried was a miracle of God and from the Holy Spirit, he was told to call the baby ‘Jesus’, because He would save His people from their sins.

Back in Jesus day, “Jesus” was a common name. To distinguish our Lord from others of that name, He was referred to as Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus son of Joseph, Jesus the Nazarene. And later on in Scripture He was refered to as “Jesus Christ” as though Christ were the surname.

In the Greek, the word is “Iesous” (yay-sous) equivalent of the Hebrew “Yeshua”, translated to Joshua in English. The name Joshua is the oldest name containing Yahweh, a name for God so sacred it was considered too holy to pronounce. Both the name of “Jesus” and “Joshua” mean “Yahweh is help” or “Yahweh is salvation”.

Yahweh is God’s personal name in the Old Testament, and Jesus is the personal name of our Redeemer, Christ, in the New Testament. With “Yahweh is salvation”, we have Jesus as Yahweh come to earth. Jesus Himself said that if you have seen Him, you have seen the Father (John 14:9). So no longer is God a distant God, but through Jesus He is God becoming one with us, God reaching out in mercy, God nailed to the Cross, and God rising from the grave to show us the way of life. Jesus, is the name above all names, glorious Savior, blessed Redeemer.

Therefore also God highly exalted Him,

And bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

That at the name of Jesus Every knee shall bow,

of those who are in heaven, and on earth and under the earth,

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.

(Philippians 2:9-11)

In closing from a poem written by my mother, called “A Name”:

“When my heart feels empty and longing

And there’s a void that will not be filled,

And there’s an ache that is truly suffering

And a pain that cannot be stilled,

There’s a Name that I love to whisper

For that Name brings contentment and peace.

The name is the name of my Jesus

Whose love for me never can cease.”

Yes, there is something about that Name—Jesus.