Monday, February 22, 2016 Hallowed
be Thy Name
O LORD,
our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1
The
term “Lord” comes from the Hebrew
Yahweh, the personal, revealed name of God. “Our Lord” comes from the
Hebrew “Adonai, a common termed used to address a king, ruler, or anyone in
position of authority. The psalm begins by crying out the name of the one and
only true God, and then confesses Him our ruler. “Majestic” The name of Yahweh is rightfully described. Yahweh alone
is, always has been, and always will be the one who exists and, by extension,
is always present to act on behalf of humankind for our salvation. “Glory” God’s majesty is tangibly
revealed on earth in the wonderful details, design of creation especially in
Christ’s human nature and work, and extends beyond our view into the heavens.[1]
How
is God’s name kept holy? God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught
in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives
according to it. Help us do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches
or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us
from this, heavenly Father![2]
Let your Spirit, O
Lord, come into the midst of us to wash us with the pure water of repentance,
and prepare us to be always a living sacrifice to you; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and
ever. Amen.[3]
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