Hallowed Be Thy Name
When Jesus’ friends wanted to know how to pray they asked Jesus to teach them. His first instruction to them about prayer was the famous prayer we know as “The Lord’s Prayer.” The first couple of lines say: “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.” (Matthew 6:9 NKJV) What are we actually praying when we say those words?
“Hallowed be Thy name” means God’s name is holy and special. Even though God wants us to know Him as a caring Father, He is still God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is to be respected and honored and obeyed.
Queen Elizabeth has entered into her 70th year as the reigning monarch of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. When we watch royal events, we often see how her family members bow or curtsey to her because of who she is. They love her as a mother or a grandmother, but they do the right thing and show respect because she is The Queen. We honour God and hallow His name because He is God Almighty.
Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. (Psalm 29:2 NLT)
All of us who have given our will and life over to the care of God want God's name to be honoured, because He is Holy and the One who is right and true in all His ways. God desires a relationship with us so we can live safely in His care.
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. (Proverbs 18:10 NT)
Too many people use God’s name when they are irritated or angry. If we are truly honouring God, this is one part of our speaking that we can and should change. You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. (Exodus 20:7 NLT)
Let’s live and speak in a way that hallows God’s name today.
Prayer: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen
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