Holy Is His Name

We live in a strange time.

A time when God’s name is everywhere—and yet treated as nothing.
A time when people speak about Jesus casually, mockingly, or not at all, and no one stops to ask what they’re really saying.

Think about it.

We accept that presidents speak openly about God. We accept that churches exist on every corner. Yet the moment someone actually asks, “Do you believe Jesus rose from the dead? Do you believe He walked on water? Do you believe He is Lord?”—the conversation turns hostile.

Scripture explains why.

“This is the judgment: the light has come into the world,
and people loved darkness rather than light
because their deeds were evil.” — John 3:19

The issue has never been a lack of information.
It has always been resistance.

The Bible tells us plainly: God created humanity for His glory. When we refuse that purpose, when we reject His authority, we call it freedom—but Scripture calls it sin.

And sinful humanity has always resisted God.

That resistance often takes the form of mockery—distorting God’s Word, redefining His character, or using His name casually while denying His holiness.

Throughout history, Scripture warns that God will not be mocked.

Not because He is fragile.
Not because He is insecure.
But because He is holy.

The Bible records moments when people publicly rejected God’s truth, twisted His Word, or openly blasphemed His name—and then faced consequences that caused others to pause and reflect.

These moments are not presented as entertainment.
They are warnings.

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked.
For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” — Galatians 6:7

This principle runs through all of Scripture.

Job said that those who sow wickedness reap trouble.
Hosea warned that those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind.
Jeremiah spoke of sowing wheat and reaping thorns.

Not because God delights in judgment—but because justice is the natural outcome of rebellion against truth.

And yet, here is the part many miss.

The fact that judgment is often delayed is not weakness—it is mercy.

Every breath we take is evidence of God’s patience. Every moment before final judgment is an invitation to repent.

Scripture tells us that if God were to act immediately in His full justice, none would stand. What we experience now is common grace—time given for repentance.

But time is not infinite.

The Bible is clear: there is a line. There is a point where persistent rebellion meets divine justice.

“I will execute great vengeance…
and they will know that I am the Lord.” — Ezekiel 25:17

Still, judgment is not God’s desire.

The greatest truth of the Christian faith is this:
the wrath humanity deserves did not fall on us first—it fell on Jesus Christ.

On the cross, God’s justice and mercy met.

Jesus bore the judgment so that sinners could receive forgiveness. He took punishment so rebels could be reconciled. He absorbed wrath so enemies could become children.

That is the Gospel.

Not tolerance.
Not moral relativism.
Not redefining God to fit culture.

But redemption through Christ alone.

This is why Scripture urges us to respond—not with mockery, not with pride, not with delay—but with humility.

“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling…
for it is God who works in you.” — Philippians 2:12–13

The warning is real.
But so is the invitation.

No one is beyond mercy.
No one is too far gone.
But no one is promised tomorrow.

If this message stirs conviction, let it do what it’s meant to do—not drive fear, but awaken repentance.

Because when judgment finally comes, it will not be arbitrary.
It will be righteous.
And every knee will bow—not forced, but convinced.

Until then, grace remains available.

To Jesus alone be the glory.