When vandals painted graffiti on large stones at Gettysburg National Military Park last year, the park superintendent called them, “The heroes of this hallowed ground!”¹

The word hallow means “holy, sacred, honored, and revered.” When we pray, “Hallowed be Your name,” we acknowledge the Lord’s sacred and holy presence. And nothing is more hallowed than the presence of the God who hears our prayers.

One of the ways we can increase our appreciation for God’s hallowed name is by looking at the various names and titles given to Him in Scripture. He is the Ancient of Days, the Everlasting Father, the Great King, and the Lord Yahweh. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, our Rock of refuge, and our Hiding Place.

His various names and titles tell us we need Him in different ways at different times. Make a conscious effort today to ponder some aspect of God’s person, purpose, or power.

Each of God’s names means something so significant that it gives you a glimpse of His magnificent character and the way He acts.
Dick Purnell