The Name Above All Names
We've all heard the phrase "What's in a name?" before. It refers to the fact that most names carry very little significance or meaning. The actions of an individual are what reputation is built upon, and so a person's name becomes synonymous with the deeds that they have performed, and the substance of their character. Many powerful people in our society owe their wealth and privilege to their families, as their riches and influence are due to the name of their father, or grandfather. However, the names of even the most powerful, wealthy, and influential people in the world actually hold no real value at all. We are given many examples throughout the bible which show us that God does not value one person over another. Peter tells us as much in Acts 10:34..."... Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons. " God loves us all equally, regardless of whether we are rich or poor, male or female, Jew or Gentile. So, we see that our names hold no...