Preamble
I tell you the truth, this has been on my list for weeks just like some other topics.
Okay that last paragraph was not necessary but sincerely this post made me understand a message that was preached in the church.
Okay, let’s dive in 🏄
Rose!!!!
Sincerely, I don’t blame them. It is because this name is easy to say.
Four letter short form of the longer 10 letter form 🙄
They should try it with my first name. They did get exhausted before they repeat it.
Try saying it: Onyiyechi!!
Try saying it like 4 times and tell me if you don’t get exhausted 😏
For a while, I noticed certain people call my name in vain. They just sing my name for no apparent reason.
“Rose. Rose”
When I turn in response, there was no reason for calling my name 😂😂
I tell you, it started putting me off.
Why will you call my name for no reason?
I did not tell them to stop though. I would seem uneccesarily harsh.
Right?
But this few experiences has made me appreciate the 3rd Commandment.
The 3rd Commandment
“Thou shalt not use the name of the LORD in vain”
Exodus 20: 7
I listened attentively as the preacher preached.
“Do not use the name of God in vain. Sometimes we call Jesus anyhow……..”
Later on as I reflected on my personal interactions and the experience I was having with those who mentioned my name anyhow, I could relate with that verse.
The Purpose of God’s name
Why do you need to use the name of the LORD?
Of what importance is it to you?
Then after answering this question, ask yourself why you use it carelessly.
Why do you shout Jesus! When you see a cockroach? Or when you are excited?
Why do you shout the name of the LORD when you are joking?
Why do you exclaim Oh My God!? When you have no need for it.
God’s name is to save. It is to be praised. It is to be exalted not commonized.
Psalms 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.(KJV)
We use the name of the LORD in the right context and not for jokes.
In this present day, people have trampled the name of Jesus and use it as a joke or as a curse word. Some of us use it carelessly without pondering on our actions.
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (KJV)
We are supposed to run to safety in the name of the LORD.
Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (KJV)
The name of the LORD is for battle. It is for protection. It is a defence.
It is not for jokes.
It is not for careless conversations
Honest response
I often shout my mother’s name when something scares me.
Mummy!
It has become a reflex and I cannot give a honest reason why. I only happen to notice it recently.
And sometimes if I am super frightened, I may add
Daddy!
In reality, that should be when I say
Jesus!
However, sometimes I catch myself shouting Jesus when I am excited or hear a surprising news.
Deep in my heart, I know my responses are not as they should be so I am learning to redirect my expression.
There is always room for change.
We can change our usage.
Respect
God’s name is holy and we should give it the respect it deserves.
It is not for jokes neither it is for curses.
When we use the name of the LORD, there should be a meaningful purpose behind it.
Has your name been disrespected before? How did you respond?
Share in the comment section below.
Ending verse
For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. Romans 10:13
N. B
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I am trusting God that the plans for October on this blog will be a reality.
Hoping to have you join for the upcoming episodes specially for this month.
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