The Only Name That Saves

While preaching in the street, Peter shares this message with a crowd of people and a group of Sadducees that have also gathered. In this crucial time in the earliest days of Christendom, Peter stood in boldness to proclaim the name of Jesus above every other name in front of any and all who would hear from average passers-by to temple captains, priests, and Sadducees. 

This election year, perhaps more than ever, we will see candidate signs in yards, stickers on bumpers, ads on television, sponsored posts on social media, billboards, and more; each with relatively simple designs: a bannered last name and a pithy promise nestled underneath in a bold san serif font all draped with red, white, and blue. This design formula exists as a proven method that goes beyond all party-lines or political ideologies. These names and attached promises stir in us specific emotions based on our convictions. These could be feelings of hope, confusion, excitement, dread - the list goes on. 

Over any last name or promise that could be displayed in our front yards, there is a name that is above every name. This name comes with an eternal promise of salvation and life eternal for all who believe in Him. His name is Jesus.  

This year, with the same boldness as Peter, let us share the name of Jesus with our friends and neighbors more than we share the name of our preferred political candidate for there is true salvation in no one else but Him. 

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Lord, give me the opportunity to be bold for You. Grant me moments to share Your Gospel with family, friends, and neighbors. This year there will be so many opportunities for division and disagreement; Make me a unifier in my neighborhood, for Your namesake and Your glory. Amen.