LET'S LIFT UP JESUS
The Power of Lifting Up Jesus: Finding Hope in His Name
We live in a world filled with competing voices, conflicting messages, and constant distractions. Everyone is offering an opinion. Everyone is promoting a solution. Everyone is promising hope. But in the middle of all that noise, there is still one name that rises above every other name — a name that carries power, peace, and eternal significance. That name is Jesus.
The real question is not whether people are talking, posting, and shouting. The real question is this: Who are we lifting up?
Jesus said it plainly as He approached the cross:
These words were not spoken from a place of comfort. They were spoken from a place of coming sacrifice. The cross was ahead. The suffering was near. Yet even in that moment, Jesus declared a spiritual truth that still stands today — when Christ is lifted up, He does the drawing.
His Name Is Announced
There is something extraordinary about the name of Jesus. It is not simply a religious title or historical reference. Scripture tells us:
That wasn’t voted on by a committee. That wasn’t granted by a denomination. That was declared by God Himself.
Acts 4:12 leaves no room for confusion:
Not good works. Not religious rituals. Not moral improvement. Salvation is found in a Person — and His name is Jesus.
The Bible calls His name a “strong tower” where the righteous run and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). In a world desperate for security, identity, and peace, that name still provides refuge.
His Power Is Displayed
Lifting up Jesus is more than acknowledging His existence — it is declaring His power.
We live in a culture that often magnifies weakness, struggle, and survival mode Christianity. And while honesty about our struggles matters, we must never forget that we serve a victorious Savior.
Through the cross, Jesus:
When Jesus is lifted up, chains still break. Addictions still lose their grip. Bitter hearts still find healing. Broken lives still experience restoration. Not because of our methods, but because of His might.
People need friendship. They need support. They need compassion. But if we offer help without Jesus, we may improve their situation while losing their soul. The deepest need of every heart is not better coping skills — it is new life in Christ.
His Salvation Becomes an Invitation
Notice what Jesus said:
He did not say we would push them. He said He would draw them.
Our responsibility is not manipulation — it is proclamation. We lift Him up in our preaching, our worship, our testimony, and our daily living. Then the Holy Spirit does what only He can do.
Picture the cross — arms stretched wide. That is heaven’s open invitation.
And when He is lifted up, people are still drawn to Him.
The Difference Jesus Makes
Does meeting Jesus remove every problem? No. But it gives something better — His presence in every problem.
He becomes comfort in the storm, strength in weakness, peace in chaos, and hope when the road feels dark. He becomes a friend that sticks closer than a brother and a Savior who never walks away.
Most of all, He gives salvation — sins forgiven, a new name written in heaven, and the assurance that this world is not the end of the story.
Trying to explain how Jesus changes a life is like trying to explain everything a good mother does for her children. You don’t always see it, but you know she is always working, always caring, always making a difference. Jesus is like that — always present, always faithful, always working for our good, even when we don’t see the full picture.
An Ongoing Call
Lifting up Jesus is not just the calling of preachers and church leaders. It is the calling of every believer — in every conversation, every workplace, every relationship.
When we make much of Jesus — not our programs, not our preferences, not even our denominations — but Jesus Himself, we take part in God’s drawing work.
There truly is something about that name.
Kings and kingdoms will pass away. Trends will change. Voices will fade.
But the name of Jesus will stand forever.
And the question for each of us is simple:
Will we lift Him up?
We live in a world filled with competing voices, conflicting messages, and constant distractions. Everyone is offering an opinion. Everyone is promoting a solution. Everyone is promising hope. But in the middle of all that noise, there is still one name that rises above every other name — a name that carries power, peace, and eternal significance. That name is Jesus.
The real question is not whether people are talking, posting, and shouting. The real question is this: Who are we lifting up?
Jesus said it plainly as He approached the cross:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” (John 12:32)
These words were not spoken from a place of comfort. They were spoken from a place of coming sacrifice. The cross was ahead. The suffering was near. Yet even in that moment, Jesus declared a spiritual truth that still stands today — when Christ is lifted up, He does the drawing.
His Name Is Announced
There is something extraordinary about the name of Jesus. It is not simply a religious title or historical reference. Scripture tells us:
“God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” (Philippians 2:9)
That wasn’t voted on by a committee. That wasn’t granted by a denomination. That was declared by God Himself.
Acts 4:12 leaves no room for confusion:
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Not good works. Not religious rituals. Not moral improvement. Salvation is found in a Person — and His name is Jesus.
The Bible calls His name a “strong tower” where the righteous run and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). In a world desperate for security, identity, and peace, that name still provides refuge.
His Power Is Displayed
Lifting up Jesus is more than acknowledging His existence — it is declaring His power.
We live in a culture that often magnifies weakness, struggle, and survival mode Christianity. And while honesty about our struggles matters, we must never forget that we serve a victorious Savior.
Through the cross, Jesus:
- “spoiled principalities and powers” (Colossians 2:15)
- broke the dominion of sin (Romans 6:14)
- destroyed the power of death and the devil (Hebrews 2:14)
When Jesus is lifted up, chains still break. Addictions still lose their grip. Bitter hearts still find healing. Broken lives still experience restoration. Not because of our methods, but because of His might.
People need friendship. They need support. They need compassion. But if we offer help without Jesus, we may improve their situation while losing their soul. The deepest need of every heart is not better coping skills — it is new life in Christ.
His Salvation Becomes an Invitation
Notice what Jesus said:
“I will draw all men unto me.”
He did not say we would push them. He said He would draw them.
Our responsibility is not manipulation — it is proclamation. We lift Him up in our preaching, our worship, our testimony, and our daily living. Then the Holy Spirit does what only He can do.
Picture the cross — arms stretched wide. That is heaven’s open invitation.
- “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 45:22)
- “Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17)
- “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
And when He is lifted up, people are still drawn to Him.
The Difference Jesus Makes
Does meeting Jesus remove every problem? No. But it gives something better — His presence in every problem.
He becomes comfort in the storm, strength in weakness, peace in chaos, and hope when the road feels dark. He becomes a friend that sticks closer than a brother and a Savior who never walks away.
Most of all, He gives salvation — sins forgiven, a new name written in heaven, and the assurance that this world is not the end of the story.
Trying to explain how Jesus changes a life is like trying to explain everything a good mother does for her children. You don’t always see it, but you know she is always working, always caring, always making a difference. Jesus is like that — always present, always faithful, always working for our good, even when we don’t see the full picture.
An Ongoing Call
Lifting up Jesus is not just the calling of preachers and church leaders. It is the calling of every believer — in every conversation, every workplace, every relationship.
When we make much of Jesus — not our programs, not our preferences, not even our denominations — but Jesus Himself, we take part in God’s drawing work.
There truly is something about that name.
Kings and kingdoms will pass away. Trends will change. Voices will fade.
But the name of Jesus will stand forever.
And the question for each of us is simple:
Will we lift Him up?
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