One of the things I've had on my heart is a simple thing to do, yet every time I go to Jamaica, there doesn't seem time to do it. I would like to make pretty placards to hang over the head of each bed with the name of the person on it. Many can not speak, and some, if they do, you can't understand, and so we remain unknown to one another. It's so sweet to hear your name spoken kindly. It makes a heart connection that just asking "how are you today" doesn't do. We need that.
John 10:3 says that Jesus knows us by name. And in Revelation, when He comes back, He will give us each a new name, known only to ourselves. Rev.2:17
Our names are an integral and personal part of us. We need to know that it's on God's lips, and we hear that through the lips of those loving us through Him. Maybe that's why it's so sweet to hear your spouse or loved one use your name. It could be Jesus speaking to us....I love you....don't worry, it will be all right.....I won't leave you, ever.
I heard Mike Bickle teaching about washing each other in the word. We need to do that for one another...it's like an audible word from God when we speak God's heart and truth for someone. I need to start asking myself, who does God want me to wash with His word today... whose name is He speaking and laying on my heart? What do you think of them Lord? What do you want them to know?
If we all did that...I wonder what would happen? I think we would be filled with courage and confidence in God.
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