WHAT IS YOUR NAME(2)

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Text: Proverbs 22:1 

A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

 Jacob's turn around began with a question from the Angel he wrestled with at Peniel: "And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob".(Genesis 32:27). God, often than not will name His own vessels in order to seperate them for His assignments and purposes. 

He changed Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel. He is not just interested in changing names but He is interested in changing IMAGE. He changed Jacob's identity and image from being a supplanter to Israel- "God Prevails"  Jacob, having gotten his name changed became a new man. He no longer answers to supplanting attitude. 

 Just as the new names of the Patriarchs depicts their destiny in God, so also will yours. God may not need to change your labelled name, but for sure, He is willing to change your attitude and character (The core person on the inside). That is your inherent name. That is your IMAGE. You can only choose a good name in Christ Jesus. It is only in Christ Jesus that you have a good name. The first way by which God does this, is by writing your name in the Book of Life. (Rev 3:5). 

Anyone whose name is not written in the book of Life has not chosen a good name for himself or herself. The starting point towards choosing a good name is by simply ensuring it is in the book of Life. Is your name in the Lamb's book of Life? If you are not too sure, kindly say this prayer: 

Father, in Jesus nam. I thank you for sending your Son to die for me on the cross. Today I ask and receive forgiveness of my sins through the blood of Jesus shed on the cross. I believe He died for me. I receive Jesus Christ as my Saviour and Lord. Thank you Lord for saving and writing my name in the book of Life. Amen.

Bible Reading: Genesis 32:24-32 

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