this morning i got up late for church because of a late night of conversation with my loving husband. being committed to not letting the sun go down upon our wrath causes this newly married couple some nights of sleep but its always worth it in the end and i am thankful we can talk through things and that i have a husband that keeps breaking down my walls. the result of the conversation came down to this i was believing old lies the enemy likes to discourage me with that can send me on a downward spiral of worry and mistrust. i praise God for Kristian and the ability God gave him to speak truth into my life and be the voice of God to me. But then this morning His voice came again through our pastor here.
the words of Isaiah 62: 1-5 i know this is long but really powerful
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep quiet. Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, and her salvation like a torch that is burning.
And the nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory, and you will be called by a new name. Which the mouth of the LORD will designate.
You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD. And a royal diadem in the hand of your God. It will no longer be said to you, "Forsaken", Nor to your land will it any longer be said, "Desolate". But you will be called,"My delight is in her," And your land "Married" For the LORD delights in you, And to Him your land will be married.
For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you, And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So your God will rejoice over you!
Now I have not done an in depth study of these verses but the part that stuck out to me is the new name God gave Israel and the new name He gives us when we become His. but at times we lose sight of this and we walk around with these name tags of FORSAKEN and DESOLATE instead of the name tags God has given us of MY DELIGHT IS IN HER and CROWN OF BEAUTY.
that happens when we take our eyes off of the truth of who God says we are and look elsewhere for who we are. last night it was the voice of my darling husband who reminded me of who I was and this morning it was the voice of my loving caring God using His word to remind me that His Delight is in Me and a Crown of Beauty in His Hand.
What name will you go by today? Its a choice either believe the lie or believe the truth!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
what name do you go by?
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Some more names for you Kylene from the New Testament:
The Called, Ambassadors of Christ, Believers, Brothers, Children, Children of God, Children of Light, Children of the Resurrection, Chosen People, Christians, Faithful Followers, Fellow Citizens, Fellow Soldiers, Fools for Christ, Friends, Heirs, Holy Ones, Holy Priesthood, Loyal Yokefellows, Members of God’s Household, People of God, Priests, Prisoners of Christ, Righteous, Righteousness of God, Royal Priesthood, Saints, Servants of Christ, Servants of God, Sons, Sons of God, Sons of the Kingdom, Sons of the Most High, Sons of Your Father, Work of God’s Hands, and Worshippers
thank you jamie. hey i liked your smile article too on facebook. kristian said and i quote "man he is good"
so keep up the writing its so encouraging. thanks for taking the time to respond. i am amazed over and over of Gods immense love for us reflected in these names!
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