JANUARY 20, 2015- -Excerpt from ‘SHOUTIN’ ON THE HILLS’ by Nona Freeman-‘WE ARE LOSING THE NAME OF JESUS!’ Why so many names for Jesus? No one could begin to describe or define Jesus. His glory and His greatness defy description and definition! ……………………………………………………………………………… ‘SHOUTIN’ ON THE HILLS’ is the gripping story of Nonas pioneer mother, Carrie Eastridge, who ministered in the Indian work in Gallup, New Mexico. In spite of poor health, poverty, and loss of a husband, she was completely dedicated. She served Jesus and her generation triumphantly and victoriously. ………………………………………………………………………………… ‘WE ARE LOSING THE NAME OF JESUS!’ In every age and every culture names are important. Parents often struggle to select just the right name to give their child. A name is more than a label of identification. In Biblical times, a name had a significant meaning--often denoting a characteristic or something related to the history of the person or his time. Sometimes a new name was given to indicate a change of character or a major event in ones history. Some Biblical people had their names changed but why? -Did they change names on their own or were they given a new name by someone else? -Was their new name a good one? -Did they live up to their name? Throughout the Old and New Testaments, it is possible to find more than a hundred names and titles for Jesus Christ. No other person in history has had as many names or titles. Why so many names for Jesus? Perhaps it is because a name is descriptive but it is also restrictive. A name or title has a self-imposed limitation and no one could begin to describe or define Jesus. His glory and His greatness defy description and definition! Carrie Eastridge, mother of Nona Freeman had attended General Conference and was on the flight home. Seated by a minister she expressed concern to him. ‘Brother, I am alarmed. We are losing the name of Jesus. One of our fine brothers who preached a good message at the conference did not say ‘Jesus’ once. We say ‘God bless’ and ‘God willing’ and forget there are many gods and many lords, but only one JESUS CHRIST! I would like for you to start noticing how seldom we say Jesus; His wonderful name. I’ve decided to start a one woman campaign to bring back the name of Jesus!’ J-E-S-U-S; only five letters so why even in Apostolic ranks is it not used more? If Jesus believing people don’t use it consistently how will the world be expected to? JESUS! Just the mere mention or thought has miraculous results! Purpose in your heart that from this day forward you will make it a habit and apply Jesus instead of God and/or Lord. 1: ALPHA and OMEGA Revelation 22:13 2: WONDERFUL COUNSELOR (Isaiah 9:6) 3: THE MIGHTY GOD (Isaiah 9:6) 4 THE EVERLASTING FATHER (Isaiah 9:6) 5: THE PRINCE OF PEACE (Isaiah 9:6) 6: THE FIRSTBORN OF EVERY CREATURE (Colossians 1:15) 7: UNSPEAKABLE GIFT (2 Corinthians 9:15) 8: LAMB OF GOD (John 1:29) 9: GOOD SHEPHERD (John 10:11) 10: STAR (Numbers 24:17) 11.BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR (Revelation 22:16) 12: THE CHRIST/ANOINTED ONE/MESSIAH (Mark 8:29) 13: IMMANUEL (Matthew 1:23 and Isaiah 7:14) 14: HOLY ONE (Mark 1:24) 15: LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John 8:12) 16: DAYSPRING (Luke 1:78) 17: THE WORD (Revelation 19:13 and John 1:1) 18: SERVANT (Matthew 12:18) 19: KING (Zechariah 9:9) 20: ROSE OF SHARON (Song of Solomon 2:1) 21: LILY OF THE VALLEY (Song of Solomon 2:1) 22: FRIEND (Matthew 11:19) 23: SAVIOR (John 4:42) 24: SHILOH (Genesis 49:10) 25: ANCIENT OF DAYS (Daniel 7:9) 26: GOD (John 20:28) 27: I AM (John 8:58) 28: SON OF DAVID (Matthew 1:1) 29: BRANCH (Isaiah 11:1) 30:ARM OF THE LORD (Isaiah 53:1) 31: BABY (Luke 2:12) 32: JESUS (Matthew 1:21) 33: BROTHER (Mark 6:3) 34: SON OF MAN (Matthew 20:28) 35: ROCK (I Corinthians 10:4) BUT…….. {{{{{{{JESUS}}}}}}} Is His Name!!!! Just think how ineffective that precious hymn, ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ would be without that specific mention of Jesus name! What a friend we have in God or What a Friend we have in the Lord is not nearly as precious as Jesus! What a privilege to live in a country where we can still say Jesus! On behalf of Nona Freeman; BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME!!! Today is the day of Salvation! Choose you this day whom ye will serve. As for me and my house we WILL serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 NONA FREEMAN BOOK SALES PO BX 2451 OLYMPIA WA 98507 nona.freeman@yahoo 228-497-3923 Kneemail kneemail.org kneemail@yahoo
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