God acts for His Name’s sake.
“God, for the sake of His Name, to act consistently with His holiness, to honor Himself, He absolutely will make His redeemed into the image of Christ. He absolutely will bring us to glory. He has all the power and authority to do so. He has committed to do so. To protect His Name, He must. And He will.” (see For My Name’s Sake).
And us, Christians? God forgave our sins for His name’s sake (1 John 2:12), and we are to live for His Name’s sake! (Living for His Glory is also true. Stay tuned!)
We have a God-given role in this world to live for His Name’s sake
Specific examples mentioned in the New Testament focus on obedience, perseverance, suffering, and persecution. They seem to be advanced notices to help us get ready, and reminders of the eternal God who rewards.
… through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake. (Romans 1:5)
I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake. (Acts 9:16)
They went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. (3 John 7)
But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know the One who sent Me. (John 15:21)
Blessings and Rewards coming!
Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. (Luke 6:22)
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (1 Peter 4:12–14)
Pray!
Father, You have a purpose for each of us. Help us keep You in mind and act for Your Name’s sake wherever You put us.
