January 16

Bearing His Name

Your words made me very happy, because I am called by your name, LORD God All-Powerful.

Jeremiah 15:16a (NCV)


The LORD won’t leave his people nor give up his children..

Psalm 94:14 (NCV)


But there is more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven!

Philippians 3:20a (the Message)


“Oh, those people!” I overheard. They were talking about Christians. Then I read an article quoting someone as saying Christian teaching was polluting children’s minds. God help us.

God help us to respond in love, to be true to our name. Christian. Like Christ. Christ-follower.

Let’s celebrate! To be called by His name, to be identified with Him is … awesome! But let’s not be surprised. Jesus told us these things would happen.

“If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.” Jesus said in John 15:18 (NCV). Then he went on, “But I have chosen you out of the world so you don’t belong to it. That is why the world hates you. I will send you the helper … the Spirit of truth … and you also must tell people about me … I have told you these things to keep you from giving up.”

Christian! Remember who you are. Remember Him who calls you by name and … don’t give up!


LORD, give us strength and peace to bear Your name well. Amen.