Over twenty years ago my friend, Gracie, sent me a Christmas card with a black background and plain lettering. The message wasn’t the usual “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Holidays,” or “Peace on Earth.” Instead it simply listed all the names of God in gold script along with the verse from Scripture where that name is found.
I told my friend how much I loved that card. Then she told me it was available in poster size, too. I bought the poster and had it framed. Over the years I’ve moved it from the front hall to the living room and back again several times. But no matter where my whims decide to pound the nail, the words provide our family with a tangible reminder of who God is and what he offers. Here is the message I received those many years ago:
“And thou shalt call his name Jesus, Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Wonderful Counselor, Holy One, Lamb of God, Prince of Life, Lord God Almighty, Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Root of David, Word of Life, Author and Finisher of our Faith, Advocate, The Way, Dayspring, Lord of All, I AM, Son of God, Shepherd and Bishop of Souls, Messiah, Truth, Savior, Chief Cornerstone, King of Kings, Righteous Judge, Light of the World, Head of the Church, Morning Star, Son of Righteousness, Lord, Jesus Christ, Chief Shepherd, Resurrection and Life, Horn of Salvation, Governor, Alpha and Omega.”
And now, Lord, I pray, “Let me sing with the angels, ‘Hosanna to the Highest,’ and may your name—all of your names—be praised on earth as they are in heaven.”









