God’s Name has always been a mystery to many people. Even the most devoted and fervent heroes of faith of the past did not have access to it. They called Him Lord, Lord God, Eternal, Just God, Most High, the Creator, etc. However, it was not until the coming of Jesus that His eternal and powerful Name was revealed.

And the first mortal to know it was not a prominent member of society, but a common man who happened to be Abraham’s descendant.

This is how the revelation happened:

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins’” (Matthew 1:18-21).

God’s Name cannot be regarded as the name of a human being because it conveys a sense of eternity, power and authority that goes far beyond human understanding.

Although the Name of Jesus has been made common and vulgar, even among Christians, it has not lost its immutable power over evil and its works against humankind. That’s why the apostle Paul, guided by the Holy Spirit, says:

“God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.” (Philippians 2:9-11)

It’s obvious that only those who believe are able to enjoy the benefits of the authority and power of the Name of Jesus.