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So... what's in a name?

I remember watching a TV drama where a lady said, "some names can open doors, some names can open windows; your's can't open a burglary proof (padlock)!"
I have seen people react to name dropping, I've seen people drop names and others are clueless as to the effect it should have. Coming from my Nigerian background 'do you know who I am?' is a question asked by anyone or everyone and its aim is to elicit fear or reverence. Whether or not this works is a different issue.

 Back to the matter, what is in a name?

 I've heard that one of the first difficult tasks of parenting is naming a child. Some parents spend months deciding on the name of the child, some argue, fight ... may the best man win. And God forbid that the child grows up and decides to change the name.

 So what's in a name? Strength? Character? does it sum up who you are?

 For years i lived without reflecting my names... and a lot of thought went into my parents naming me (i'd like to believe that).
Amanda.... Lovable one, fit to be loved... for years i was bitter and hurt and couldn't love or accept love... blinded by rage and hurt, I refused to reflect my name.
Busa-Osowo... strength of God ... for years I was a weakling, hiding cowering like Gideon, threshing wheat in hidden places, running and scared... then I bought into a lie of false strength... but now i'm realizing strength comes from God.

 So what's in a name?

 Jesus...

 The conversation Jesus had with his disciples ... 'who do men say i am?' rephrased could be 'so whats in my name?' the Christ, the son of the living God...

 What's in the name Jesus? Power, strength, deliverance, joy, love, victory, peace in troubled storms...

 Whats your name? Child of God, Beloved of the father, Blessed, Victorious, Redeemed ...

 What does it reflect? Love, comfort, blessings, gratitude, strength, help ...

 Whats in a name? 
Are you reflecting your name? or living under someone else's name?
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