I first learned of hallowed ground as a boy….watching the movie Jeremiah Johnson.  Jeremiah Johnson rides through a Crow burial ground and a conflict breaks out……

 

Many cultures and nations and groups of people understand honor…and tradition…and respect.

 

But many have perverted it.

 

There is only One King who sits on the throne.

 

His Name is Jesus and He is the One who we must never forget to honor.

 

The Lord is our only hope.

 

In Luke, Jesus teaches His disciples what is commonly known as the Lord’s prayer.

 

Our Father

Who art in heaven

Hallowed Be Thy Name

 

It is in that third line that we are professing the universal truth that we will discuss here:  Hallowed Be Thy Name

 

We must never forget that Jesus, the King of kings and the Lord of lords, must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth.  We must place Him above all things and worship Him as our primary purpose.

 

Luke  2He said to them, “When you pray, say:      ” ‘Father, hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come.  3Give us each day our daily bread.  4Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.  And lead us not into temptation.’ ”

 

I think if we could just get the first thing right in the Lord’s prayer then we could get the rest of “our stuff” to fall in line.

 

As I sat and listened to this beautiful worship song (Hillsong Worship:  What A Beautiful Name)….I thought that this captures the essence of this truth:

 

He is above us.

He is our only hope.

And in honoring His Name…..we can begin to walk in what the Father has for us.

 

What A Beautiful Name – Hillsong Worship

Death could not hold you                    The veil tore before you

You silenced the boast                        Of sin and grave

The heavens are roaring                        The praise of your glory

For you are raised to life again                       You have no rival

You have no equal                              Now and forever God You reign

Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the Glory                       Yours is the Name above all names

https://youtu.be/nQWFzMvCfLE

 

In The Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

 

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Coach J