The Name that Matters

Recently, I came across one of the most inspiring poems I’ve everread, yet the poet’s name was not familiar to me. When I searched online, I found the poet had written a book in the 1920's, but I still found it odd that no biographical info wasavailable. Maybe the book provides more information, but I doubt it because volumesof that time did not often include biographies.

I have prayed through the years that whether it be in mymusic, art, or writing, that I would disappear, and only Jesus would remain. Iwant to be a transparent vessel for Him. And yet, in our humanity that’s atough thing to deal with. This poet’s words have remained illuminating the pathof those who followed her, but we don’t evenknow what country she lived in, only that God bestowed on a person with hername a gift of writing words that would draw others to Him.

Yes, recognition for our work if affirming, but we must alwayskeep at the forefront of our minds whose name is important, and that name is Jesus.

I’m sure if we could interview our poet in heaven, she wouldtell us it has never mattered that the details of her life have been lost inhistory, because she has a full-time job now giving glory and praise to the onewhose name matters more than any other.

Though there are close to two thousand songs with a similarname to  “No Other Name,” the one thatremains my favorite was performed by Sandi Patty. And if you have never heardit, I include a link, because I think her rendition gives us a glimpse throughthe heavenly portal.

When we struggle with being invisible, let’s remember we areseen by our creator, the one whose name is above any other and our praise ofthat name will continue into eternity.

Sandi Patty, “No Other Name but Jesus”

 

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