And he said,
let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except
thou bless me. And he said unto him, what is thy name? And he said, Jacob
(Genesis 32:26-27).
As a
Christian, it’s important that the name you answer doesn’t contradict the Word
or what you believe about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So, if you haven’t found
out the meaning of your name, do so; and if the meaning isn’t consistent with
who you are in Christ, change it. The name you answer is a major confession in
your life, because your name is your destiny.
The Lord
Jesus changed Simon’s name to “Peter” for this same reason (Matthew 16:17-18).
“Simon” means a reed that’s swayed in the wind; and that’s exactly how the man
behaved. He would be courageous and full of faith one day, and doubting the
next. But, “Peter” means a stone founded on a rock; by calling him Peter, the
Master was revealing to him a new destiny and purpose.
Moreover,
when Jacob had an encounter with the Lord, before the Lord blessed him, He had
to change his name from Jacob to Israel. What was the connection between his
name and the blessing? The name “Jacob” means “swindler,” or “deceiver.” God
wasn’t going to bless a “swindler” or a “deceiver”; He had to change his name
to Israel first. He did the same with Abraham. Abraham had God’s promise upon
his life, but his name had to be changed before the promise could be fulfilled:
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be
Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee” (Genesis 17:5).
So, I ask
you, what is your name? When your name is translated, what does it mean? Answer
the right name! You shouldn’t bear a name that’s not consistent with what God’s
Word says about you. Maybe your parents named you to reflect their rough
experiences in life; but now you can do something about it. It doesn’t matter
if it’s your first name or your last name; if it doesn’t agree with the Word,
change it!
PRAYERDear heavenly Father, I thank you for the revelation of your Word that enlightens me on who I am in Christ. I’m in the Centre of your will, where all things synchronize and function for my advantage. The Name of Jesus is named upon me, and I walk in my inheritance in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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