Title: Names of God / Matthew 6:9
Only those who are born again can call God their Father. He prays that God's name be sanctified. The Lord's Prayer consists of six prayers. The first three are prayers about God, the last three are prayers about us. That is, the first three are about the name of God, the kingdom of God, and the will of God. And the last three are prayers for daily bread, forgiveness, and victory.
Many people think of it as fulfilling their needs by bringing God down to their level instead of accomplishing God's will through prayer. Many people pray to get something from God. But we must first think of the glory of God and begin to pray.
I. Hallowed be your name.
The word 'holy' is a lost word that is difficult to hear anywhere these days. But this word refers to something set apart for God's use. The instruments of the temple are holy. This is because it was set apart to be used for God during the temple worship. A saint is also a person set apart for God. To be sanctified is a passive voice. It is human effort and commitment. But man cannot sanctify God.
The apostle Peter said, “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts (1 Peter 3:15), that is, give your heart to God. It is to reveal the holiness of God. It is asking God to be the only object of worship.
II. God's names
What is God's name? The name is His nature, character, and person. 'Thou shalt not take my name in vain'. What does it mean to sanctify that name? In fact, there are more than a hundred names of Gods. Each of these names represents the character of God. When we sanctify the name of God, the character of God related to His name is honored.
Did you sanctify the name of Elohim, the Creator God? “In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” He is the creator of all creation. God the Creator (Elohim) is glorified by us and others when we sanctify His name.
El Elion (God Most High), the God who rules the heavens and the earth. When Abraham met Melchizedek, Melchizedek was a priest of the Most High God. He blessed Abraham (Genesis 14:18019). Reveals that God is God who rules over His creation. (Deuteronomy 32:7-8) If we exalt El Elion God, all complaints and resentments will disappear.
Lord Jehovah God of salvation, Jehovah Jireh {God prepares (provides)} Adonai (Lord) Let the name of God be sanctified.
III. there is no one like him
We call God Elohim, El Elion, Jehovah, Jehovah Jireh, and Adonai. But he is also the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, who sits on the heavenly throne, Jesus of Nazareth, Wonderful Almighty God, Eternal Father, the Prince of Peace, the Righteous Judge, the Rock Tower.
He is the way, the truth, the life, the origin of life, the preserver of the world, the light of the world, and the bread of life. The Good Shepherd The Great Shepherd The chief shepherd. Lord of all King of kings This faithful love and Abraham Isaac Jacob Moses David Isaiah Elisabeth Anna Simeon The God of John the Baptist Peter James John Timothy Apollos Paul's God and my God.
Is God your God? Then raise your voice and sing praises to all generations of the church
"If I have a mouth, I have that mouth.
I will always praise the grace of my Savior" (Hymns 23).