A Special Name

What's in a name?  When you read the name of someone in the Bible, lots of times you also read the meaning of the name given.  One example I love, which might be the one most people know, is found in Matthew 1:23, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."  Another is Matthew 1:21, "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."

In Genesis we see Adam's name appears for the first time in chapter 2:19, "And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof."  You don't see a definition and before this you just see him referred to as "man."  The Hebrew word for "man" and "Adam" is ʼâdam, pronounced aw-dawm' which is a transliteration from Hebrew to English.

Genesis 3:20, "And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living."  That is an important name, isn't it?!  But, not as important as the names Jesus or Emmanuel!

I found out the meaning of my name, Vicky, is victory or triumphant.  I like that!  I believe my name was part of my predestination in Christ.  I am victorious in Christ!  But that is the only way I could be or will be triumphant over sin.  It is only in His power and strength that any of us can overcome the temptations of the evil one.  1 Corinthians 10:13 says, "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."

Do you know what the meaning of your name is?

I have another name that I like, too!  It is pronounced differently from one person to another, but it all means the same.....Grandma!  Whether they call me Mamaw, Mawmaw, Meemaw, it matters not!  I love being a Grandma!  And I have been with 8 of the 9 grandchildren this trip.

Adalina Grace

My son and youngest, Nathanael Timothy

The youngest grandchild, Araya Lynn (Lynn is my middle name)

The youngest grandson, Thaddeus Cooper

I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to have some influence on these precious lives.  Children given to us from God.  Father, I pray I have an influence toward Your kingdom with these precious children.  I pray they will one day trust You as their Savior and Lord!  Help me to remember to pray for their salvation every day!  Thank You for making me a woman.  Thank You for making me a woman able to bring new life into this world.  Thank You for the grandchildren You have given to me!  Thank You for my name!

That Beautiful Name

1 I know of a name,
A beautiful name,
That angels bro't down to earth;
They whispered it low
One night long ago,
To a maiden of lowly birth.

Refrain:
That beautiful name,
That beautiful name,
From sin has power to free us!
That beautiful name,
That wonderful name,
That matchless name is Jesus!

2 I know of a name,
A beautiful name,
That unto a Babe was given;
The stars glittered bright
Thro'out that glad night,
And angels praised God in heav’n. [Refrain]

3 The One of that name,
My Savior became,
My Savior of Calvary;
My sins nailed Him there,
My burdens He bare.
He suffered all this for me. [Refrain]

4 I love that blest name,
That wonderful name,
Made higher than all in heaven;
’Twas whispered, I know,
In my heart long ago,
To Jesus my life I’ve given. [Refrain]

Oh, How I Love Jesus!

1 There is a name I love to hear,
I love to sing its worth;
it sounds like music in my ear,
the sweetest name on earth. 

Refrain:
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
because he first loved me!

2 It tells me of a Savior's love,
who died to set me free;
it tells me of his precious blood,
the sinner's perfect plea. [Refrain]

3 It tells of one whose loving heart
can feel my deepest woe;
who in each sorrow bears a part
that none can bear below. [Refrain]