God’s Name is paramount to the Believer in Christ. We refuse to take it in vain, in obedience to Deuteronomy 5:11, for example.

So there is little wonder than Psalm 66:2 tells us to “Sing forth the honour of his name.”

Wow!

In fact, this verb “to sing” here is in Hebrew a PIEL stem imperative, commanding us to vigorously, emotionally, energetically sing praise to His Name!

Now today I’d like to suggest a little “project” for each of us. Pick a Chrisitan hymn, even a chorus would do … and throughout your waking hours … obey this verse. Hum or sing or listen to its words, uplifting our dear Lord’s Name!

I think I am choosing the song “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing!” It seems to fit the criteria Psalm 66:2 asks.

Certainly “How Great Thou Art” does!

How about “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” … for sure!

There’s even one called “His Name is Wonderful!”

Nearly unlimited choices!

Of all the world’s so-called “religions,” Christianity has the greatest hymnody. No contest! 

The noun “honour” used of His Name in our little Text is “kabod” and means “glory, splendor, dignity, reverence.”

There are multiple reasons why His Name is so Holy … a major one being this: “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13

Here’s another: “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”  Sounds serious, Exodus 20:7 does.

Oh yes, the remainder of Psalm 66:2 … “Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.” (The words “honour” and “glorious” are identical in Hebrew, “kabod” as I said!)

Dear readers, have a great day, enjoying HIS NAME!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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