Friday 9 September 2011

I've just watched the All Blacks make an emphatic start to their World Cup campaign. With excited chills running down my spine, I defy anyone to NOT watch in awe as the Haka war dance is performed. It's impressive, inspiring and terrifying, all in one go.

But with those three emotions in mind, I want you to do something. Just for a moment, put down what you're doing. Don't refresh that profile page or check out the latest Youtube phenomenon. Take just two minutes out of your incredibly busy schedule to think about the name of Jesus. 

Whether you believe in Him or not, just take a moment to consider those five letters. It would be wise to make time everyday to stop what you're doing to consider that name. Because, as it says in the book of Philippians: 'God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.' (ch2 v9-11)

It's a name which we all bow a knee to one day, one way or another. Makes sense to start contemplating it beforehand, I guess. There's certainly nothing more pressing for you to be doing in the next few moments.