Names are important. It’s rare you see boys named Judas or hear Jezebel tossed around for possible girl names. Instead, names are chosen to inspire. Some of us inherit surnames attached to great legacies. My grandfather and father brought respect and honor to my last name through the lives they lived. More than a few times I was referred to as so and so’s grandson or son. Just before leaving college, my dad told me to never forget who I was and whose name I carry.



Sometimes we don’t find much attachment to our given name and are most comfortable with a nickname. Whether provided by family or friends, a good nickname is often associated with an intimately shared experience.”



Sometimes we don’t find much attachment to our given name and are most comfortable with a nickname. Whether provided by family or friends, a good nickname is often associated with an intimately shared experience. This is what happens to the Messiah within Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah spoke of a coming “Servant.” We now know that Servant by the name of Jesus. His mission was to represent God and His name accurately by bringing God honor and glory. Let’s discover how Isaiah said Jesus would do this.