Names

Names are interesting to me. They tell us a lot. We are given a name when we are born usually by our parents. Then there’s our last name that identifies us with our family. It can even tell us our heritage. My grandma named my dad after the author of her favorite poem. They are important. We often try to live up to a certain standard to keep the name from being shamed. We are remembered by our name. Those of us who identify ourselves as Christians also bear a name. It’s the name above all names. Christ. His name is right in the word Christian. So how do you think we are doing as Christians bearing his name? How could we do better? If you were in my town and mentioned my name folks could tell you stories about me because they know me. Please don’t do that though cause the stories won’t all be good!! The point is if we bear the name of God shouldn’t we know him? Shouldn’t others when they watch our lives know him because of how we live? Jeremiah 15:16 says when your words came I ate them; they were my joy and my hearts delight, for I bear your name Lord God Almighty!! The prophet Jeremiah knew God. He took it serious that he bore the name of God. He devoured God’s word like a man starving for food!! Why? So that he could know the one who’s name he bore. God! He desired to live in such a way that it would honor God! He didn’t want to bring shame to his name. That’s how we can honor Christ!! Devour God’s word daily. Get to know Christ and apply what we learn to our day to day life in honor of his name!! Dear Jesus, may we never bring shame to your name!! Forgive us for the many times we have!!
Let the light of Christ shine through you to all you meet today!! Love y’all