It is kinda interesting to me to see the percentage of people that fit right into their name, and more so the meanings behind the name. I don’t think it is a coincidence, and I think that giving a child the right name, somewhat effects them and who they become. I do want to say that this is by no means something that I feel like is biblical fact, but I do think it is good to think about. ..
God is very much into the name giving/changing business. He gave names to John the Baptist, and Jesus, and changed Saul’s name to Paul, and Abram to Abraham. All of these names had specific meaning and all of these people lived out the meaning of their names. Their name was in a way a definition of their life, and brought meaning to who they are.
says that he was a man after God’s own heart, and because of that God’s favor and blessing was with him. Leading David to a place of true worship and a life lived for God. All my life I have gone by the name Matt, because my dad’s name was David. I haven’t ever wanted to go by it, and to be honest there was a time in my life where I ran away from it because of problems I had during a period of time in my relationship with my dad. The name kind of scared me because I associated it with the dad I had before Christ, don’t get me wrong I love my dad and wouldn’t trade him for anyone, but he will be the first one to tell you that he isn’t perfect, and him not being saved during my childhood meant that there was no desire to even try to be perfect. So at the very least bringing this up has taught me to release that fear, and forgive things that I didn’t even know I was still hanging on to. I don’t really know what “embracing” that name means… I don’t think that it means I should be called David but maybe just remind myself of what the name means… I honestly am just still figuring it out…..
