THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME

          A few years ago a series of tornados devastated a portion of Kentucky.  Many people returned to their former homes to discover that they had lost all that they had.

          One man and his sister returned to find most of their home destroyed.  However, one wall was still standing and his water-soaked piano was still there standing against the wall. Soon he was there playing "There's Just Something About That Name".  While he played, his sister secretly video taped his music which was later shared around the world on the internet.  The song was a very special comfort to many who heard it.

          This beautiful song was written in 1970 by Gloria and Bill Gaither when they were going through a challenging time in their lives.  The song came to them out of a personal experience that confirmed the power and effect the name of Jesus had on their everyday lives. In the years before the writing of this song, their grandparents had died. The Gaithers were impressed by how often, even in their dying days, their grandparents spoke the name of Jesus.  
          It was also about this time that the Gaithers became parents. They weren't sure they were ready for this new responsibility. So, when their child woke up in the middle of the night with a high fever, they began calling on the name of Jesus, the Great Physician. Yes, there's something about that name.
          The song says how powerful, constant, and comforting the name of Jesus is. The name Jesus encapsulates all that He is and can be for us. The lyrics and melody, reflect the peace and comfort which washes over us when we call on the name of Jesus, regardless of what stage of life we are in or whether we are facing a mountaintop or valley.

          Maybe this week you, too, will face some difficult challenges.  Just remember that while things change and pass away, Jesus will not.  Call upon Him for there's something special about His name and His response.

 

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; 

there's just something about that name.

Master, Savior, Jesus, 

like the fragrance after the rain;

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, 

let all Heaven and earth proclaim

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,

But there's something about that name.

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,

But there's something about that name.

 

          Listen to it here.  NAME

 

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