Daily Thought for Wednesday, June 22nd

June 22, 2011

What Is In A Name

Today’s Thought:

“A good name keeps its luster in the dark.” – Anonymous

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” – The Bible (Proverbs 22:1)

Today’s Quote:

“What’s in a name?   That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare (from Romeo and Juliet)

Today’s Question

Have you ever stopped to reflect upon the notion that: “Titles are but nicknames, and every nickname is a title?” – Thomas Paine

Today’s Bible Verses:            Revelation 2:17   Luke 10:19-20  &  Revelation 21:27

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

Today’s Spiritual Thought:

In a lifetime you will be asked or required to identify yourself by name, more times than you can count.

In many instance your parents spent countless hours before your birth ruminating over prospective names.  Many people believe a persons name is extremely important and it will somehow play a role in what you become and the type of person you may eventually be.  Whether you believe this or not is not really relevant; the point is our names are synonymous with who we are or at least, for the most part how others identify us.

“Any child will tell you that the sole purpose of a middle name is so he can tell when he’s really in trouble.” – Dennis Frakes

Some of us may have nicknames and often these are the ones, which stick with us and often are indicative of who we are perceived to be.  “Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive,” according to Thomas Hamilton.

But, regardless of what name you go by: whether it is your birth name, a nick name or any other proper noun that is used to identify you, your name is important.  More specifically whether your name is written in the Lambs Book of Life is extremely important.

There is only one way to have your name written there and that is to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and for His blood to cover your sins.  Then and only then is your name recorded in Heaven and is your future secured.

W. C. Fields said, “It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.” 

When it comes to eternity God can’t call your name to welcome you into Heaven if your name isn’t recorded in the Book of Life.

So call on His name today, if you haven’t already so you can avoid Hell and be called by name when you stand before God.

Today’s Prayer:

Father, my earthly names may not mean much but my name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life means everything.  Thank you for the gift of your Son; which made it possible for my name to be written there.