Ezekiel 36-37, Isaiah 14, Hebrews 10:1-22
What God said to me – A family name is important, and it can bring honor or it can bring disgrace – Winston Churchill or Adolf Hitler – George Washington or Benedict Arnold – one brings thoughts of honor, the other of disgrace. My name was lifted up when I brought My people out of Egypt and into the promised land with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. The nations knew that I was the God of Israel. But when they rebelled and turned to idols and I had to remove them from the land, they profaned My name among the nations. In the same way today there are many people who loudly proclaim they are Christians and lift up My name, but then their very public bad behavior profanes My name and dishonors Me. You, My child, must be very circumspect in how you present yourself to the world. You must honor Me and My name not only with your words, but also with your life. Make sure you are walking in a manner worthy of your calling so you bring glory and honor to My name.