What does having His name on our foreheads signify for believers today? Seeing His Face, Bearing His Name “They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.” (Revelation 22:4) Why the Forehead? • Seat of the mind and will—where decisions are made • Always visible—nothing hidden, no secret discipleship • Echoes God’s instruction to Israel: “Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.” (Deuteronomy 6:8) A Mark of Ownership and Identity • “The Lord knows those who are His.” (2 Timothy 2:19) • “I will write on him the name of My God.” (Revelation 3:12) • The name declares whose we are; we belong to the King eternally. A Declaration of Holiness • High priest’s turban bore a plate inscribed “Holy to the Lord.” (Exodus 28:36–38) • Believers, now and forever, are set apart for sacred service. • The mark signals purity of thought and devotion fully aligned with God’s character. Protection and Security • “Do not harm the land...until we have sealed the foreheads of the servants of our God.” (Revelation 7:3) • The seal spared the faithful in Ezekiel’s vision. (Ezekiel 9:4) • God’s name shields His people from final judgment and wrath. Public Witness in a Watching World • Contrast to the beast’s mark (Revelation 13:16); believers stand openly with Christ. • Our allegiance shapes speech, ethics, and priorities—noticeable to neighbors, coworkers, family. • “Let your light shine before men.” (Matthew 5:16) Living Today in Light of the Coming Seal • Guard the mind: fill it with Scripture, truth, and praise. • Embrace visible obedience: acts of compassion, integrity, and courage. • Rest in assurance: our future is secured by the One whose name we bear. • Anticipate face-to-face fellowship, letting that hope fuel perseverance and joy right now. Until that day, every thought, plan, and word is an opportunity to live as people already stamped with the holy, protective, and identity-granting name of our Savior. |
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