What's in a Name?
Thou shalt call his name JESUS. They shall call his name Immanuel (Matthew 1:21, 23).
There is an interesting psychology in the naming of our children. Some are named with family names to retain a family heritage. I am often asked what O.S. stands for – my initials represent family names Otis Swafford. Now you know why I use O.S. Others are named for an attribute their parents desire their child to achieve in life: Faith or Hope for example.
In the Bible, names have specific meanings. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter because there was a potential for him to be a “rock.” Joseph's name was changed to Barnabas (which means son of encouragement) because every time he had centered sage, he was encouraging the early believers.
During these days let us pause to think of the names giving to our Lord. The mission of Christmas is in His name: Jesus. And the message of Christmas Is in His name as well: Immanuel.
CODE WORD: NAME What does your name mean? The next time you sign a check or a note and look at your name, think about it. Names matter and the one name that is able all others is Jesus!
Lord, help me wear the name Christian with integrity and honor today.
The Christmas Code by O.S. Hawkins
There is an interesting psychology in the naming of our children. Some are named with family names to retain a family heritage. I am often asked what O.S. stands for – my initials represent family names Otis Swafford. Now you know why I use O.S. Others are named for an attribute their parents desire their child to achieve in life: Faith or Hope for example.
In the Bible, names have specific meanings. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter because there was a potential for him to be a “rock.” Joseph's name was changed to Barnabas (which means son of encouragement) because every time he had centered sage, he was encouraging the early believers.
During these days let us pause to think of the names giving to our Lord. The mission of Christmas is in His name: Jesus. And the message of Christmas Is in His name as well: Immanuel.
CODE WORD: NAME What does your name mean? The next time you sign a check or a note and look at your name, think about it. Names matter and the one name that is able all others is Jesus!
Lord, help me wear the name Christian with integrity and honor today.
The Christmas Code by O.S. Hawkins