A New Name

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To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it,
known only to him who receives it.
Revelation 2:17

For eleven years now, I have carried around a little white stone in my pocket, along with my loose change. Every time I dig around in my pocket I am reminded of what God thinks of me. In 1998 God brought me this verse from Revelation and also one from Isaiah 62:2, "...you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow." With these verses He spoke a new name to me. The name that He gave me would probably make my friends laugh, because it is something that I am struggling to become. And yet, that is what I am and am becoming. That little stone reminds me that God sees me in Christ, and that in Him I have unlimited potential!

Has God given you a new name? Ask Him today what it is. You might find yourself surprised at what He says.

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Comments

Pietro Brosio said…
Without Christ we would be so weak!
Christ gives us the spiritual (and also physical, why not) strength against evil.
23 June 2009 at 04:23
Angie said…
I love your idea. How special. I have often wondered what my new name would be and always figured I would have to wait for Heaven to know. So thankful that He makes all things new! If you knew me before I met Jesus, you would agree that it is very true.
23 June 2009 at 15:23
Britt-Arnhild said…
Hm.....I wonder.....
23 June 2009 at 16:32
Steve said…
I'm very tempted to propose something preposterous, or just plain amusing. What a secret to keep from one's friends!
23 June 2009 at 21:48
Anonymous said…
I love it! :) How cool.
24 June 2009 at 02:15
Barbara said…
Brilliant Mike.
Liked the Star and Garter home too with the river scene.
Quite a bit to catch up with in your latest posts.
Yes Chingford is not too far from us.
24 June 2009 at 14:13
Gudl said…
Now you make me curious!!
25 June 2009 at 14:30
deenar said…
We are a new creation by the grace of God.I wonder what name the Lord has christened me!I would tell you, why the secret Mike? I too carry a little stone in my bag since 1999.
27 June 2009 at 13:49
Mike's Travels said…
Deena, it says known only to him who receives it. My life should tell you, that is the challenge. Glad you like the new look :)
27 June 2009 at 14:55
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