What's in a name? Today in Daniel we read about how the Babylonians changed Daniel's name, and the names of three of his friends. Their captors had taken their Jewish names which showed their faith in God, and changed them to names that glorified the Babylonian gods. They were trying to inculcate their culture in Daniel and their friends. They wanted the Jewish people to become Babylonian and forget about their God. Our God.
Does your name mean something from the Bible? Do you think of that often? Does it help you stay on track with God? Look up your name and find out! I did. It was very interesting...and I fit my name!
The real question...no matter what people call us, do were stay true to God? No matter what your name does, or does not, mean, no matter if it matches you or not, do you try to continuously look to God and do His will? Daniel did. He nearly died doing it, but he stayed faithful.
Father, help me to have the resolve of Daniel to stay faithful and remain in you continually. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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