I came upon a Bible verse in Isaiah in my daily Bible readings last week and it struck a chord with me. It's found in Isaiah 62:2 The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. (NIV)
What struck me was I will be called by a NEW NAME by the Lord. That took my breath away...have you ever read a verse or a portion of a verse that just captures your attention? Well that one did for me. My mind wandered back to the audio theater that I listened to a while back called "Affabel". Some of the characters' earthly names were Deceived, Faint Heart, Selfish which really got me to thinking about what WOULD I be known as if my parents hadn't given me the name "Lisa Michelle"?! It's a sobering thought and made me thankful for my given name that I'm called by.
It made me even more thoughtful and reflective about what name I want my Lord and Savior to bestow upon me in Heaven. Names like Compassion, Forgiven, Charity, Loving, Praiser, Faithful, Finisher come to mind, so that makes me realize my actions, thoughts, deeds, reactions, etc. here on earth are going to determine the name that HE gives to me. It makes me think further about how I live my life each day...am I reflecting all the goodness that HE has so freely given to me? Am I showing Christ' love to others in need? Am I forgiving others with the same forgiveness HE has given to me? Or am I being petty and holding grudges against my brothers and sisters over things that aren't really going to matter in the end? Am I being HIS hands and feet to an unsaved person? Whew...that's a lot to consider, but we are called to be salt and light to the lost and dying world.
Does that make you wake up and take notice of your life like it has me? I do know my biggest desire is for me to hear the Maker of Heaven & Earth to say to me..."Well done, thy good and faithful servant".
Blessings,
Michelle
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