My Name is Not Just in the Book of Life

My name is in His book, but wait, there’s more!

What’s in a name? Well, letters, of course, but along with the name comes all that that person represents.

Think of these names: Elvis Presley… Mother Teresa… Noah… Mr. Rogers… Princess Diana… Hitler…

Just reading that list evoked pictures in your mind and emotions in your heart. You associated the names – even the ones that were less familiar to you – with the event, career, influence, or character traits of that person.

Here we are in the account of Ruth, and all the key players are named – even the ones who died. One significant person’s name is left out – the closest kinsmen to Ruth – Mr. Almost-but-not-quite, Mr. Close-but-no-cigar, Mr. Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda…the man who shall remain unnamed – in the Hebrew, literally, “Mr. So-and-So.”

The only names that are mentioned in this account are the names that move the story to the key point.

The near misses are left out. Why? Because this story is pointing to the ultimate Name, the Name above all names, the Name that one day every tongue will confess. The Name from whom all blessings flow and the Name to whom the final word of this book points – Jesus, the son of David and the root of Jesse.

Here’s what’s exciting, God’s Word tells us that our names – the names of those who claim the name of Jesus – will be recorded in the Book of Life. When we enter into the family of God, we are a part of the lineage of Jesus. Like Ruth, Jesse, David, and all the others, my name is now a part of the family tree.

That is a beautiful reminder to me of the grace and love of God, and that would be wonderful enough as it is, but God – as always – goes even further.

My name is not just in the book, it’s going to be announced before God the Father and before the angels, “He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My father and before His angels.” (Revelation 3:5)

This is a blessing reserved for those who overcome. When you are tired and weary…when you feel overwhelmed or questioning…take courage in knowing that your heavenly father knows you by name. Jesus our brother is advocating for you, and the Holy Spirit is indwelling you. This is all for the ultimate end that you would be an overcomer in, and through, and to the glory of His Name.

Listen to the full devotional study from the Dwelling Bible study, ” Faithful and Fearless “

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