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
All over the world, people bear names that represent different things. Some names represent personalities, landmarks or events, and they’re handed down from one generation to another. Many times, Christians have found themselves bearing names that contradict what they believe. Those names were handed to them by their forbears, and not many ever bothered to find out what they mean to be sure they’re consistent with who we are in Christ.
It’s no use answering the name that contradicts what you believe about the Gospel and who you are in Christ, for it can work against you. The name you answer is a major confession in your life. As you answer that name you’re continually confessing the meaning of that name. If you study the Bible, you’ll notice how God changed the names of several people. Before their names were changed, they lived the life of the name they bore. When God changed their names, their destinies also changed.
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Abraham, for example, which means father of many, used to be called Abram, meaning “exalted or assumed father” (Genesis 17:5). He and his wife were without a child until their names changed to Abraham and Sarah. Isaac’s son, Jacob is another example. His name meant “one that takes by the heel; deceiver.” In today’s rendition, that would mean, “swindler, fast guy, or scammer.” Of course, he grew up to answer his name; he deceived his father, cheated his brother, and remained a cheat until God met him and changed his name (Genesis 32:27-28).
To answer a name means that you agree to, confess and endorse the meaning and import of that name in your life. That’s why you ought to answer only names that are consistent with God’s purpose for you; names that glorify God’s Word and are consistent with your identity and position as a new creation in Christ Jesus.
Do you know the meaning of your name? Share with us in the comment box below. If you have been blessed by today’s teaching on THE REASON YOU ARE THIS WAY, COULD BE YOUR NAME, we will love to know. Use the comment section below.
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Merci pour l’enseignement
Aussi désolant que sa puisse être je ne connais pas la signification de mon nom dans son entièreté.
Carole: ???
Ngoufack : ????
Anandjou : tu restes tu comprends (mot Ă mot) ou encore tu ne ferras pas d’effort mais tous Ă©coute/dire/informations te parviendra d’une façon ou d’une autre.
I was given the name Rosen by my parents. This means a garden of rose flowers. Everything went well and sweet until I reached my forties.
Things started to change and one prophetess told me in 2018 that God says I am Deborah (Judges 4 and 5). Little did she know that I was fighting for the lost chieftaincy and kingdom in my family. To me this gave me confidence, knowing that it is God’s plan and purpose for me to fight and this gives me confidence that I will win this battle. Because the battle belongs to God, victory is for sure! Thank you!
Glory glory glory hallelujah
Powerful msg indeed, my name is Ngonidzashe meaning mercies of God, but my surname is something else I don’t even like it, Mushayikwa, meaning misd, I have been missing great opportunities in my like, I refuse these surname in the Name of Jesus Christ.
How can change my surname.My name is Nelson meaning son of champion but the surname is something else.Mupariwa literally meaning found where there was virtually nothing and after a hard struggle.
Powerful teaching,my first name is good, but the surname meaning a bad man (Makaipa),so I’ve changed it some time ago after I heard of the message to Makanaka.
All my family members are still using the old name,but mine I’ve changed it.
Bonsoir merci pour cette connaissance apportĂ©e. Mon c’est bon Robyallah qui veut dire chemin de Dieu mon papa a demandĂ© qu’on emprunter le chemin de Dieu mais le prĂ©nom qui est le nom de mon père mais Yadalbaye qui signe ce n’est pas pour eux.
Anita: Graceful; Merciful.
Rita :Child of light; pearl; jewel.
My names are beautiful ❤️
Thanks for a lovely society.
Thank you pastor sir for this wonderful and inspiring message, my awareness about our names had been broaden…
I’m from edo state, my first name Oboh which is my father name, has a terrible meaning….( it means native doctor) pastor sir how do I go about changing it….. but my own name is Osaje meaning God sent….
Thank you pastor sir for this wonderful and inspiring message, my awareness about our names had been broaden…
I’m from edo state, my first name Oboh which is my father name, has a terrible meaning….( it means native doctor) pastor sir how do I go about changing it….. but my own name is Osaje meaning God sent….