February 14, 2015

And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name (Isaiah 62:2).

Each of us delights in having our name called by some distinguished person. The mere fact that someone of notoriety remembers us causes us to feel important to a degree. This passage reveals that God Himself would call His people by a “name.” However, it would not be just a “name,” but a “new name” (cf Isaiah 65:15).

The culmination of these matters is found in Acts 11:26, wherein is recorded “the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” James speaks of it as a “worthy name” (James 2:7). New Testament Christians should delight in the fact that the most distinguished of all personalities has called us by name.


The book Meditations Of My Heart (from which this daily devotional is taken) is available / can be ordered from Sain Publications (931-363-6905 or email psain@sainpublications.com).