Proverbs 18 - The Name of The Lord (notes)

Proverbs 18 - The Name of The Lord

Jesus Said

• The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• There is a safe place in this rebellious world we live in and it is the name of Jesus our high tower, our refuge in time of need, our defense, our shield and exceedingly great reward. Our rock and salvation, our strength and buckler.

Proverbs 18:10

• God’s name is a place of protection good people can run there and be safe. (The Message)
• The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe. (New Living Translation)
• The name of the Lord is a mighty tower were His people can run for safety. (Contemporary English Version)
• The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. (NIV)

When Proverbs 18:10 Was written, the name of Jesus had not yet been given to believers. The power of the name of Jesus wasn’t yet revealed to man but when Jesus was on earth He told His followers, “Whatever you ask the Father in My name will be granted to you.”

• We have a name that no other religion knows, the name of Jesus brings salvation, healing and deliverance to anyone who believes.

Jesus Said… These signs will accompany those who believe: in My NAME they will drive out demons; they will speak with new tongues. They will lay their hands on the sick and they will recover…in My name.

And I Will Do Whatever you ask in My name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.

John 14:13

The name of Jesus Is the greatest name ever uttered by anyone. When the angel of God appeared to Joseph he said, you will name Him Jesus, all hell was shaken. The name of Jesus is Joshua or God is salvation. Jesus came to save the Word. The name of Jesus is a tower of strength. Salvation is not just our sins being forgiven, it includes healing, deliverance, prosperity and protection.

Salvation Also Means:

Saved from an empty life, from sin, from meaningless, emptiness, misery, fear, evil, darkness, anxiety, torment, sorrow, anguish, pain, sadness and depression. This is what the name of Jesus provides us with.

The Name of Jesus

• Is greater than cancer, heart disease.
• Has all the power of heaven behind it, every angel listens when a believer uses the name.
• Has power over evil, darkness, demons, the devil, over any curse and all the power of witchcraft. Sickness has to bow, sin’s power is broken and creative miracles happen when we use the name.

The Name of Jesus

• Is our power of attorney. When we come into the presence of God declaring the name of Jesus that is the key that opens the door to all that heaven has.
• Is our access code to the miraculous life God desires we all experience. Miracles are common to the person who understands and uses the name of Jesus.

There Is Divine Protection in the name of Jesus. When your family leaves for work, for school, on a trip, etc. We pray for their protection in the name of Jesus and angels hear that name and go into action on our behalf.

• The name of Jesus protects believers from whatever the thief tries to steal, kill or destroy. That name is mighty in strength, unlimited in power and awesome in giving us the victory over all the evil in the world.

Principle:

A tower in Bible days was a symbol of strength, protection, vigilance, and watchfulness.

The name of the Lord means much more to us today because of the death & resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The devil does not want God’s people to know the power of the name of Jesus so he has tried over the years to keep us in the dark as to the power that is available to us in that wonderful name.

Can One Move Out From God’s Protection?

Yes. By:

• Rebellion
• Unforgiveness
• Stubborn sin
• Disobedience

Stay Under God’s protection by staying under God’s authority, by being forgiving, by not sinning constantly, by obeying the voice and Word of God.