Naming- This is Important

Then the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as the leader. On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God has given them great joy. The women and children also celebrated, and Jerusalem's rejoicing was heard far away. Nehemiah 12:42b, 43

Jezrahiah's name means the Lord arises, the brightness of the Lord. What a good name. In naming things in our country we, at times use aboriginal names. The names mean something. However, is white folk have lost the art of naming, mostly. 

My son and his wife agonised over the names of their five children because the names had to mean something. It want a matter of choosing a popular name or one they happened to like, it was important for their children to be given a name that called forth character in their lives.

The eldest boy is Myer: one who shines, great
Second is Ryan: means kingly
Third Archie: means true and bold
Fourth is Eloise: means famous in war
Fifth is Oliver: means fruitfulness, beauty and dignity

I have always loved my name Dianne: meaning huntress, divine

Throughout biblical history we see the significance of a name. We hear people talk about My arthritis; My asthma etc they are claiming a name that will denote them as a sick individual. This makes me cringe. I am what my God says I am. 

What does He say I am:
The righteousness of God in Christ
A daughter of God
I am a temple of God
I am a friend of Jesus
Set free from the law of sin and death
I am a saint
I am joined to the Lord and am one spirit with Him
I am a new creature in Christ

Get the picture?? What are you watching and listening to?

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