When the Name of Jesus was Held in High Honour
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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | November 12 2025 | Acts 19:17
KEY VERSE: “This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.” (Acts 19:17, NJKV)
MESSAGE:
After the public failure of the sons of Sceva, the people of Ephesus were struck with holy fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honour. The difference between imitation and genuine power became unmistakable. What had been misused for personal gain or performance was now recognised as sacred.
Sometimes, God restores reverence not through comfort but through confrontation—when His power exposes falsehood and reveals truth. In Ephesus, the name of Jesus was magnified not because of spectacle but because hearts turned from pretence to submission. When Christ is truly honoured, renewal begins in people's hearts, and His authority is freshly acknowledged among them.
Today, many still treat the name of Jesus casually or superstitiously. Yet His name is not ordinary; it represents His presence, His person, and His authority. To hold it in high honour is to live in reverent submission, letting every word and act reflect His glory.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Ask yourself: Do I truly honour the name of Jesus in my daily life—in my words, work, and worship? Let your reverence be visible in obedience, humility, and integrity. Exalting His name means living in a way that points others to His glory.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord Jesus, help me to live in a way that honours Your name. Let my words and actions reflect Your holiness, so that others may see and glorify You. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: MAGNIFIED The Greek word for magnified is megalynō, which means “to make great,” “to esteem highly,” or “to declare something as important.” It doesn’t mean that humans can make God greater than He already is; rather, it means recognising and declaring His greatness more openly.
This same word appears in Luke 1:46 when Mary says, “My soul magnifies the Lord.” It expresses deep reverence that flows from revelation. In Acts 19:17, the people of Ephesus responded to God’s revealed power by publicly exalting the name of Jesus—giving it rightful honour above every other claim of power in their city.
Reflect on this:
To magnify the Lord is to give Him the place He deserves in your heart and among people. How can your actions today make the name of Jesus more visible and honoured in your world?
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