Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name…
Philippians 2:9 NIV
Above All Names
In Canada, parents have a wide range of options when it comes to choosing a name for their newborn boys. Canadian names often reflect the country’s rich cultural diversity and heritage. One of the most popular names for boys in Canada is Ethan. This traditional English name is a strong and timeless name that parents love for its simplicity and elegance. Another trendy name in Canada is Liam. This short and sweet name has Gaelic origins and is a name that exudes strength and charm.
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Names are important. When a child is born, the parents take care in deciding what to name that baby. They will carry that name throughout their lives, and over time, it becomes a mark of their personalities. In the past, and still in many cultures today, names have meaning, and parents name their child according to how they hope and pray they will turn out as adults. There are literally millions of names around the world, but there is one name that stands above all others. Paul says this in Philippians 2:9: “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name…” The name, of course, is Jesus, or Yeshua in Hebrew. It means “salvation” and is associated with the meanings of “deliver,” “saviour,” and “rescuer.” Jesus is all these things and more. There is no better known throughout the world than the name of Jesus the Messiah. That name has been adored and lifted up in worship in thousands of languages and dialects. At the name of Jesus, millions have been redeemed, transformed, healed, and delivered. No wonder Jesus is the name above all others.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley