TEMPLE THOUGHTS Saved By The Name

Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength (Psalm 54:1 KJV)

We are so blessed, the hope of David is our reality. David said “save me by your name “ by this he means “ dear Lord put your name upon me like a mark , brand me , own me such that all that sees me would see your mark of ownership on me “. He knows that if the mark of God is on a man , he is protected because he is owned , any attack or assault on a man owned by the Lord is a show of disrespect to the Lord Himself and no enemy dare to position himself for the wrath of God . That is why the Bible says “ the name of God is a strong tower , the righteous run into it and is saved “ .

What David hoped for , every believer has. We bear on us the brand of the blood of Jesus , we are marked like the mantel piece of the Jewish house in goshen by the blood of the lamb . The angel of destruction therefore can only fly over , he cannot function in our abode , we’re saved by His name.

Saved by His name , honored for His name , provided for and nurtured by His name , we enjoy daily the many privileges of belonging to Him but then , there is also the responsibility of being His . The psalmist says “ He maketh me to walk on the path of righteousness for His names sake “ God is Holy and whoever belongs to Him must live to honor His name . A wayward child dishonors the image of his father , men would easily forgive the children of paupers for looking dirty but the son of a king must always be prim and proper. Remember therefore my friend who you belong to , whose name you bear , feel free to add the name “ Jehovah “to your name as your divine surname but know too that you must walk worthy in the honor of the name that saved and is guiding you .

Say to yourself “ I am a child of God , I will walk the walk “.