In what ways can we "call on His name" in daily life? Setting the Verse in Context Acts 22:16 captures the moment Ananias speaks to Saul of Tarsus: “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.” The phrase “calling on His name” is central. It’s not a one-time shout; Scripture treats it as a lifestyle of continual dependence on the risen Jesus. What “Call on His Name” Means • To invoke the authority, character, and saving power of Jesus • To confess personal need and trust in Him alone (Romans 10:13) • To align every word and deed with His reputation (Colossians 3:17) Daily Expressions of Calling on His Name 1. Prayerful Dependence • Petition: “Whatever you ask in My name, I will do” (John 14:13). Bring needs, big and small. • Thanksgiving: Gratitude voiced “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). 2. Worship and Praise • Singing or speaking His greatness, privately or with others (Psalm 116:2). 3. Immediate Cries for Help • When tempted, frightened, or hurting—“Evening, morning, and noon I cry out” (Psalm 55:17). 4. Confession of Sin • Honest admission paired with faith in His cleansing blood (1 John 1:9). 5. Public Witness • Unashamedly identifying with Jesus in conversation, social media, or decisions (1 Corinthians 1:2). 6. Obedient Action • Choosing righteousness “in His name” when no one else sees—work ethic, kindness, integrity. Heart Posture That Honors the Name • Reverence: treating His name as holy, never casual or flippant • Humility: recognizing our absolute need for His grace • Faith: expecting He hears and responds • Obedience: willing to act on what He shows us Promises Attached to Calling on His Name • Salvation: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). • Ongoing Rescue: “The LORD saves me” (Psalm 55:16). • Fellowship: He is “near to all who call on Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18). Putting It Into Practice Today • Begin the morning by audibly acknowledging, “Jesus, I call on Your name for this day.” • Pause before tasks: “Lord, I do this in Your name—guide me.” • Turn reflexively to Christ instead of worry when news or needs arise. • End the day recounting where you saw His help, giving thanks in His name. Calling on His name isn’t merely a moment but a rhythm—breathing out need, breathing in grace—until seeing Him face to face. |
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