3-14-15 To Glorify the Name of Jesus

11With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess 1:11,12)

Thoughts: 1 & 2 Thessalonians are two of the earliest books of the New Testament we have.  It is clear that very early on, Jesus is called Lord.  Thomas fell at Jesus' feet and exclaimed, "My Lord and my God."  The name "Lord" does not just mean "Master" (like "Baal").
"Lord" (Kurios in Greek) is a name of relationship.  He is our Lord, and we are His by covenant.  The Lord is glorified when God makes us worthy of His calling.  The Lord is glorified when by His power He brings our good deeds and fulfill faith to fruition.  God is blessed when we are blessed for trusting in His power.  When we have faith- and live that faith out- in other words, God is glorified and Jesus is seen as the good Lord that He is.  When we are good- we are reflecting God's glory.  When we have faith- it is a reflection of the One who is worthy of faith and elicits faith from us.  To glorify the Lord and His name is to reflect Him in our life and faith.  

Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me the power and the faith to glorify your name.  

(Psalm 86:12; John 12:28; Rev. 15:4 cross references).
"Glorify The Name" song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nNlmywqqPo