How should Isaiah 65:15 influence our daily walk with Christ? The Verse at a Glance “You will leave your name as a curse to My chosen ones; and the Lord GOD will slay you, but to His servants He will give another name.” (Isaiah 65:15) Why This Matters • God makes a clear distinction between those who reject Him and those who serve Him. • A “name” in Scripture signals identity, reputation, and destiny. • Receiving “another name” points to a brand-new identity that God Himself bestows on His people. The Principle of a New Name • A sign of belonging: God marks His servants as His own (Revelation 3:12). • A sign of transformation: Abram → Abraham, Sarai → Sarah, Simon → Peter. • A sign of destiny: our future in Christ is fixed and honored by God (Philippians 3:20-21). Daily Implications: Walking in Our New Identity • Reject and replace old labels – Let go of any identity tied to past sin, shame, or human approval. – Embrace the title “servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10). • Live as people under God’s favor – Approach the day confident that His name on you outweighs every earthly accolade. – Speak, think, and act as one cherished by the King (1 Peter 2:9). • Pursue holiness that matches the new name – Deliberately turn from habits that contradict Christ’s character (Ephesians 4:22-24). – Seek practical ways to reflect God’s nature in conversations, spending, and entertainment choices. • Rest in God’s final vindication – Injustice and ridicule may come, but God’s judgment is certain; He “will slay” the unrepentant (Romans 12:19). – Release the burden of retaliation, trusting the Righteous Judge. Leaving the Old Name Behind • Confession: Call sin what God calls it (Proverbs 28:13). • Repentance: Change direction, not just feelings (Acts 3:19). • Replacement: Fill the vacated space with truth—regular Scripture intake, godly friendships, service. Assurance of God’s Justice • The warning side of Isaiah 65:15 guards us from envy of the wicked (Psalm 73:16-20). • Knowing judgment is real fuels compassion and urgency for evangelism (2 Corinthians 5:10-11). Calling Others to the New Name • Share your testimony of identity change; people resonate with story. • Invite seekers to see the beauty of belonging to Christ rather than culture. • Pray for open doors and courage to speak the gospel plainly (Colossians 4:3-4). Scriptures that Echo the Theme • Isaiah 62:2 – “You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.” • Revelation 2:17 – “I will give him a white stone inscribed with a new name.” • 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” • Galatians 2:20 – “I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Putting It All Together Every morning, remember: God has placed His own name upon you. Walk out the door with that confidence, leave the old labels at the cross, practice holiness that fits your new identity, and invite others to receive the same gift. In doing so, Isaiah 65:15 moves from ink on a page to a compass for everyday life with Christ. |
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