Hallowed Be Your Name.

Hallowed Be Your Name.  Matt 6:9

                What does it mean to hallow the name of the Lord?  It means to spend the first portion of your prayer time focusing on praising and worshipping the Lord.  Praise is thanking the Lord for what He has done and worship is thanking the Lord for who He is.  Judson Cornwall said that worship is an attitude of the heart expressed.  When you hallowing the name of the Lord you are praising Him, thanking Him and expressing what in your heart to Him.

                Larry Lea in his book called, “Could you not tarry,” taught that one way to worship or hallow the name of the Lord is to focus on two things.  One which we will cover today and the other tomorrow.  The first focus is on the Compound Name of God.  God in the revelation of Himself chose certain characteristics to be revealed to help us understand who He is.   

                He is Jehovah Jireh – The Lord is our provider.  He will supply all your needs.

                He is Jehovah Nissi – The Lord is our banner.  His banner over us is love and love never fails.

                He is Jehovah Raah – The Lord is our shepherd.  He will lead and guide us to good pasture.

                He is Jehovah Rophi – The Lord is our healer.  In every area and aspect of life the Lord can and will heal.

                As you focus on these four characteristics of His nature today remember He is everything you need.  You never face anything alone and He is there with you.