Psalm 119:132

Psalm 119:132 “Turn to me and have mercy on me, as You always do to those who love Your name.”
 

God has mercy on those who love His name. What’s in a name? In the name of Jesus, there is everything! There’s deliverance in His name, there’s healing in His name, and there’s salvation in His name. His name is Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. To love His name is to love all that it represents, not only for yourself but for others too. I love the salvation that is in His name, but I love it for others, also. I want others to name the name of Jesus also because of what that name will mean for them. If I desire mercy for others, God will give it to me also. 

What will cause God to turn to you and have mercy on you? It will be your desire for others to experience the mercy of God. Can you imagine God turning to you? Can you see yourself standing with the multitudes in heaven worshipping Jesus when suddenly He turns to you and gives you His personal attention? What would cause that? A love for His name! 

Isaiah 26:8-9 says, “Yes, Lord, walking in the way of Your laws, we wait for You; Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. My soul yearns for You in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for You. When Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.” The eye of the true prophet sees judgment as merciful. He sees judgment as separation of evil from good. 

In verse 10, Isaiah goes on to say that if judgment doesn’t take place, they will continue to do evil, “And regard not the majesty of the Lord.” If the world doesn’t understand what the name of Jesus means, they will never regard the majesty of the Lord. Do you want God to turn to you and have mercy on you? Love, respect, and honor His name! 

Let me encourage you to take some time to meditate on this verse; as you do, ask yourself if you have true desires for His name.

Continued.