Names are more than words. Names can evoke emotions – positive or negative. What do you think of when you hear the names, Adolf and Osama? Conversely, what are your impressions when you hear of Jesus and Job? Our name, good or bad, says who we are. It becomes synonymous with our character and the values by which we stand... or not. A good name tells the world that we are trustworthy, of high morality, and a person after God's heart. A bad name on the other hand, is remembered down through history for vile inhumanity, dishonestly and perversion.
Jesus is all about humble servanthood. The King came to serve the least of us. To show us by example what Godliness should look like. Adolf and Osama are all about ruthless hate. They represent the stench of humanity, and by example show us what the most evil looks like.
Proverbs 22:1 says that "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."
This verse is not saying wealth is bad, but that a good name is priceless. The world teaches us that success is measured by how much we accumulate. If I can teach my children just one thing, I want them to know that wealth is measured by the godliness associated with their name.
Seeking and Following,
Dean
You go nowhere by accident. Wherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there; He has a purpose in your being there. Christ who dwells within you has something He wants to do through you wherever you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.
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