What's in a name

“I am the LORD, that is my name!”  - God (Isaiah 42:8)

Though Saul became a corrupt king, David continually addressed him as ‘God’s anointed.’ Hmm!  

The way we address someone is of utmost importance. It shows the level of respect we have for them, and it sets the tenor for the relationship and conversation that follows. Calling people, our children included; out of name only invites an unhealthy attitude and conversation that can quickly become the enemy’s opportunity to pounce, create dissension, or even entice one down the path of sin. As often as we’ve fallen short there’s never been a time God has called us out of our name, He continually calls us His ‘beloved,’ and He expects us to show the same courtesy. Over the next few days BEWARE, there will be surprise exams everywhere you go.  

Until tomorrow…..  

Pastor Botts  

“The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the righteous rescues them.” – Proverbs 12:6

Hurt From the Mouth

Beware of your thoughts. They can become words at any moment. – W. C. Brumby  

Jephthah’s rashly spoken vow to God cost him his only daughter in sacrifice. OUCH!   

Alarm clocks, car alarms, emergency sirens, screams, etc. These are all unexpected noises beyond our control that invade our mind and our inner peace. How much more so injurious are words from our mouths that hurt, maim, and tear down others. If it is true we speak from our hearts, we should be very careful what we feed it and we should “capture every thought” and make it subject it to Jesus before we act on it. Circumstances and situations will arise today that may upset our peace or plans, for that is the enemies goal. Ours is to live, love, and speak for Christ.  

Until Monday…..  

Pastor Botts  

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:5-6

P.S. - Don't forget to set your clocks BACK 1-hour this Saturday night as we shift to Daylight Savings Time. It should also aid us all in getting to our Sunday School Devotional at 9AM this Sunday.