Change your thoughts and you change your
world.
Norman Vincent Peale
This is the 224th letter:
Text for the day: Galatians 3:27-29 (King James Version)
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
April is a special month to many around the world. It is our aim at Garden
Our Devotional
In awe, the preacher fell upon his face, as he reached out to God. This was not the first time and it would definitely not be the last. After many years of silence whether God would ever reveal Himself again, the day had come and in reverential awe he poured out his heart to Him. This attitude in worship was common in ancient times, as one would lie and cry out to the Lord with all their heart (Genesis 17:17; Genesis 24:52; Numbers 16:22; Mark14:35).
As God talked with Abram He reminded him of His covenant that was with him and that he would be the father of many nations. (Genesis 17:3-4) Now God in an outward showing of the fulfillment of His covenant to Abram said, “Your name shall no longer be called Abram, but Abraham". On that day Abram became the first of several persons whose name God changed. Abram was not the only one who would receive a change of name that day. But his wife would also receive a new name. Abrams new name, Abraham, signifies, "father of a great multitude,” and Sarai’s name became Sarah signifying "princess" or a "mother of nations" (Genesis 17:15-16).
As an outward showing on Abrahams part, that he accepted God’s blessing, he was asked to circumcise himself and all the males in his family eight days old and older (Genesis 17:9-14). This rite on the part of Abraham and his household stood as a seal of the righteousness of his faith in God (Romans 4:11). It was to be observed by the patriarch and his descendants as a token, that they were devoted to the service of God and thus separated from idolaters, and that God accepted them as His peculiar treasure. By this rite, they were also pledging that they would not contract marriages with those who did not worship God and follow His holy command.
In view of the importance people attach to names, God changed the names of certain men to make them harmonize with their experiences in Him. Remember, the terms and benefits of the covenant God made with Abraham and his descendants are to every Christian today. But instead of the circumcision of the foreskin as a token of the covenant, God is calling for the circumcision of the heart. (Galatians 3:16; Acts 2:30; Galatians 3:29; Acts 16:31)
The late John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." Like Abram there may be someone who is longing for a new experience or change in the Lord. But first like Abram, God needs to start with the change of your name. What is your name today, a worship of other gods and idols? What is your name, a user of Gods name in vain? What is your name, Sabbath breaker, or dishonored child to your parent and those in authority?
What is your name, murder, adulterer, or thief? What is your name, liar, or covenant minded person? Today it doesn’t matter what your name is, it could be changed. If your name is sinner it could be change to saint. If your name is lost, you can have your name changed to found. Lastly, if your name is damned, it could be changed to redeem. No matter what your name is today; you can say Lord, change my name.
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This letter was written by Elder Kevin Santucci
Join us next time for another ray of sunshine from Garden Ministry when we shall look at, Faith or Foolishness (Part 9)
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Ø Today is changing our name day; take a look at your self and ask the Lord does your name need to be changed.
If possible, share with us your response.
Our Prayer for today:
Lord help me in my walk with you today, Amen.
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