This precious, sweet name reveals a side of Jesus that many fail to grasp. While God is a God of wrath and judgment, He is purely and wholly love (1 John 4:8;16). God is love and everything He does is an outgrowth and an expression of His love.
To the artist, He’s the perfect portrait.
To the astronomer, He’s the bright and morning star.
To the baker, He’s the bread of life.
To the banker, He’s the hidden treasure.
To the carpenter, He’s the door.
To the doctor, He’s the Great Physician.
To the educator, He’s the Master Teacher.
To the farmer, He’s the seed of righteousness.
To the florist, He’s the lily of the valley and the rose of Sharon.
To the judge, He’s the true and faithful witness.
To the lawyer, He’s the supreme advocate.
To the philanthropist, He’s the unspeakable gift.
To the preacher, He’s the Word of God.
To the sailor, He’s the anchor that holds.
To the sinner, He’s the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Just the mention of His name brings peace to the troubled, comfort to the hurting, life to the dead, joy to the sad, hope for the hopeless, and glory to the saved soul.
