A Name Change
We often see in Scripture that God changes names for those He ordains with a calling and purpose. Perhaps God calls you by a different name—a name that fits who He has ordained you to be.
Kelley grew up in church and almost missed knowing Jesus. Now she helps others experience His promises as a Bible teacher and event speaker through Kelley Latta Ministries. Her teaching blog, “Kelley’s Word on Wednesday,” will encourage you to live your faith and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. A mother of two grown sons and a daughter-in-love, Kelley joyfully shares her own faith adventure with her husband, Steve, in south-central Pennsylvania.
We often see in Scripture that God changes names for those He ordains with a calling and purpose. Perhaps God calls you by a different name—a name that fits who He has ordained you to be.
I was tossed by the emotion of rejection. My expectations of God’s next step in my life was halted. In that moment, the Lord whispered into my soul. “Your journey has nothing to do with who you are. It has everything to do with who I AM.”
Jesus desires that we draw near to Him so He can lead us into His Father’s will at a restful, steady pace. Believe it or not, we might learn a few things from my dog.
Fear does strange things to us. It robs us of peace. When we allow fear to stop us from stepping into God’s promises, we ignore this fundamental truth.
Many claim that they will follow Jesus on the path to life. But when faced with the reality of living out that choice, their resolve fades. The familiar voice of the enemy continues to call and they find themselves making the same destructive choices Adam made.
Let’s face it; the flesh is just plain ugly. In our unguarded moments, we can be capable of just about anything. And unfortunately, the selfish tirades of our flesh often end up directed at those we love the most. But Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit to change our view.
People are incapable of seeing the truth of the Gospel on their own. They won’t seek salvation because they can’t understand that they need it. We have no idea how very desperately we need a Savior. And that, dear one, is precisely why He came.
A song began to invade my thoughts, “All we need is you.” Instantly, conviction pierced my heart with the unsettling knowledge that I didn’t agree. At least not today. Today I needed more than Jesus. I needed Him to fix things.
Do you feel like less than a conqueror? God will give you Grace for the Moment, you need only turn to Him.
Christ didn’t suffer the cross so His family could live defeated. He did it so you and I could dispel the darkness and live free. The question is, do we?
