I remember sitting in school and doodling in my notebook. Mostly I doodled my name. I liked practicing writing the “D”. I’d make it fancy with a curl at the top that would then swoop down over the rest of the letters of my name like a jet leaving its mark on the sky. I liked seeing my name written down.
You’ll be happy to know I’ve grown out of that level of immaturity and attention span, but you know what? I still love being reminded that my name is written down. This week I read in John 10:19,20 this wonderful truth that Jesus told his disciples.
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
So the disciples names got their names written in heaven! In Philippians 4:3 we read Paul telling about a lady named Clement who also had her name in the book of life, as well as other fellow-laborers.
How does one go about getting their name written in the book in heaven? It’s those who have received life in Christ that have their name in the book of life. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. It’s not the popular, the elite or the well-respected, but those that have life in Christ that get their name written down. By this truth we know that the disciples had each placed their faith in Christ, and so did Clement, and the others that labored with Paul.
Why would we rejoice in the truth that are names are in the Book of Life? Because Revelation 20:15 warns: And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Friends, that will not include me or anyone else who has trusted Christ. That is reason for rejoicing! My name is written down and I am secure in Christ!
I have two questions for you:
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2. If your name is written in the Book of Life, when was the last time you rejoiced and thanked the Lord for that truth?
Because I care,
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