Rejoice!
It is all about Him. It’s not about me. It’s not about you.
It is all about our mighty, holy, loving God.
Aren’t you glad?
God made you. You are His child. You are valuable to Him. As your Father, He has a commitment to you.
He acts for His Name’s Sake
God acts for the sake of His name, that it should not be profaned (for example, Ezekiel 20:9, 14, 22, 44).
For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; for how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another (Isaiah 48:11).
For His name’s sake, what does He do for His children?
He forgives His children’s sins for His Name’s sake.
I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins (Isaiah 43:25).
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake (1 John 2:12).
He acts on your behalf for His Name’s sake.
Then you will know that I am the Lord when I have dealt with you for My name’s sake … (Ezekiel 20:44).
Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, that He might make His power known (Psalm 106:8).
For the sake of My name I delay My wrath, and for My praise I restrain it for you, in order not to cut you off (Isaiah 48:9).
He keeps us for His Name’s sake.
For the Lord will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the Lord has been pleased to make you a people for Himself (1 Samuel 12:22).
I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are. While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them and not one of them perished but the son of perdition, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled (John 17:11–12).
He leads us for His Name’s sake.
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake (Psalm 23:3).
He guides us for His Name’s sake.
For You are my rock and my fortress; for Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me (Psalm 31:3).
This is incredibly reassuring.
Think about it.
It’s not up to you or me. It’s up to the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-wise God.
It’s not how well you or I do, it’s based on God’s commitment to Himself.
It’s not whether we’ve earned it. It’s based on His mercy, His eternal holiness.
So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy (Romans 9:16).
(For His name’s sake, we, His children, also have responsibilities. That’s a topic for another day.)
God is responsible for His children
God is responsible for those called by His Name. If you are a child of God, God has a stake in you. Your well-being is fundamental to God’s reputation, His Name. Your welfare reflects on Him. Your eternal home is His doing. His name is at stake.
He has made promises to you. Keeping His promises is crucial for His reputation. His name would be dishonored if His promises failed. He will fulfill His promises, demonstrating His character.
God cannot deny Himself. He is steadfastly committed to those who trust in Him.
It is all about Him.
Our hope is guaranteed
Since God called us, He will sanctify us and glorify us in Christ. In the ages to come, the riches of His grace will be seen through us.
… in the ages to come He [will] show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:7).
All our future hope depends on Him. He is steadfast. He never changes. This is why our hope is certain.
God acting for the sake of His name is your guarantee. This is your assurance of being brought safely home.
Rejoice!
