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our name means something (Proverbs 22:1). I don't mean etymologically, linguistically
or terminologically. I mean, based upon
our actions and attitudes; our deeds and misdeeds; our behavior and
misbehavior; our character and reputation; our record and testimony... we all
have defined ourselves in certain ways, and therefore our names mean specific
things in our communities and to our families.
For many of us, our name means different things to different people,
depending on the variations in their experiences with us and their personal
biases. But there is one person whose
name excels all others. Jehovah Adonai
has a name among those who know Him; among those who have met Him. His reputation is glorious. His name is excellent. He is known for His power and perfection
(Deuteronomy 32:31).
In this Psalm, David worships God and shakes his head in
humble amazement that God would be willing to condescend to our level to even
consider our plight, much less to bless us as He has. Perhaps David wrote this at night (Psalm
8:3). As he looked up at the countless
stars and considered with what ease God had made them (Genesis 1:16 & Psalm
147:4). He was awestruck: not just at
the majesty of the astronomical canvas, but at the majesty of the God who made
it all. And, he marveled that a God so
great would entrust us (little bitty us) with the care and ownership of the
creatures around us: the animal kingdom (Genesis 1:26).
So, it may sound super-simplistic, but were reminded again
that God as great... and we are not. We have been blessed and honored;
yes! We are made in the image of God and
therefore bear (and initially bore much better) a resemblance to Him (James
3:9). But we are unworthy of such
grace. Humanity has a horrid history and
reputation (Ecclesiastes 7:29). Our name
is red with bloodshed, guilt and shame.
But, not God's! His name is pure
and impeccable. He is worthy of all of
the worship, praise, honor, glory, majesty that any and all of us could ever
ascribe to Him!
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