Go in His Name

12 January 2019

Go in His Name
"Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord" Psalm 118:26, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 23:39
In Hebrew the means "Baruch haba, B'shem Adonai"

This scripture is talking of Jesus, who was to come in the Name of the Lord and as He made His way around the Holy Land, healing people, showing them the true meaning of life and generally spreading His love all over where He went.

Although the scripture is talking about Jesus, I feel it could be said of others who go in the Name of the Lord. Those who go to foreign lands, risking their lives for the Gospel. Those too, who work in ordinary jobs and yet let Jesus be seen in all they do there.

I used to work in a hospice as a Bereavement Counsellor/Social Worker. My job was to get along the dying and the family and friends, offering support wherever I could. I was the only Christian in the place and as it was frowned upon to speak about Jesus, I had to go undercover. I would joke with people that I was a covert, undercover agent for Jesus.
With God's help, I was able to help many people in their fear and sorrow and had the privilege of bringing quite a few people to God. I was even forbidden to speak about Jesus by a superior but I was comfortable in the knowledge that Jesus had placed me there and I must go on.
I considered that I was working for Jesus and He had sent me into this evangelistic and pastoral setting in the Name of the Lord. (Baruch haba, B'shem Adonai)

Many others are doing similar things for God. Therefore if God has sent them to do this work, they can be recognised as people who are, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

If you are one of these people, stand up tall, do your job well and know that God is well pleased with your efforts, even if some people aren't.