"Nurturingly Always Messiah Emancipates!"(N.A.M.E.)/"What significance do you give a N.A.M.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy

Updated on Friday, Dec 18, 2020 at 11:12 a.m. (EST) & Friday, Dec 18, 2020 at 09:42 p.m. (IST), DEC 2020 Edition

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�Nurturingly Always Messiah Emancipates!(N.A.M.E.)�

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
"She will give birth to a son and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.� (Matthew 1:21, NIV)

APPROACH QUESTION:
Why was your name chosen for you?

OBSERVATIONS:
I asked myself what 3 things does the Angel of the Lord tell Joseph?

1. She [Mary] will give birth to a son.
2. You are to give Him the name Jesus.
3. He will save His people from their sins.

INTERPRETATIONS:
I asked myself why is it significant that the Angel of the Lord says 'She will give birth to a son.'?
The Angel of the Lord is assuring Joseph in his pain, confusion, and despair that the Holy Spirit who began the work in Mary with the miraculous conception while she is still a virgin will take care of everything from conception to birth. This is evidenced by the promise 'She will give birth to a son.'

I asked myself why is it significant that the Angel of the Lord says, 'You are to give Him the name Jesus?'
I found it so interesting that the Angel of the Lord not only wants Joseph to take Mary home as his wife but when the son is born, Joseph should be responsible to take care of the son with the most important task of giving the son a name but specifically the name chosen by the Angel of the Lord : JESUS.

I asked myself why did the Angel of the Lord want Joseph to name Him Jesus of all names and it's significance.?
Then, I was reminded of what Jesus means. Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means 'The Lord saves'. By asking Joseph to name Jesus with a Greek name is foreshadowing that Jesus will be the Hope of all nations. Greeks are considered Gentiles so Jesus will be the Savior of all including Gentiles like me, my darling wife Chandraleela, etc. They will all become His people when they accept what Jesus wants to do for them. However Jesus will not be limited to saving Gentiles alone for His desire and hope is to save all the Jews too. At the Name of Jesus, Jews and Gentiles will be saved when they turn to Him.

IMPLICATIONS:
I asked myself what are the implications for my own life?
I learned there is a lot of significance to the Name of Jesus. It is Jesus who wants to be Lord of my life and save me for Jesus means Joshua which means 'Lord saves'. Also, I should not take any name lightly whether calling people by name or when called by name. What is awesome is that Jesus calls me by name and I belong to Him. I am precious and special in the Lord's sight. You too are precious in the Lord's sight. The Name of Jesus should be shown so much reverence in my life. I love you Jesus.

"But now the Lord who created you, O Israel, says: Don�t be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up�the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, your Savior, the Holy One of Israel." (Isaiah 43:1-3a, TLB)

I ask you now dear friend, what significance do you give a N.A.M.E in life?
Dear friend, a name has a lot of meaning behind it and when we discover that it can also change our life especially when we discover the Name of Jesus, there is ultimate protection from the evil one. For the Name of Jesus has power to save you and me from sin. Also a name helps us give meaning to experiences, make people valued, etc.

Years ago, I remember when I called a student by name she was so happy that she came to me and said, 'You remembered my name'. When I served the Pennsylvania Governor School of International Studies (PGSIS) students from 2000 - 2008, I wanted every student to feel special and remembered all 100+ names each year and called them by name to make them feel loved and valued. I also would share with them poems to show the love of Jesus to them because I knew the Name of Jesus is a Name that saves all.

In Sept 2012, after our first child was born, we prayed and searched for a name to give her. When my mom told me that my youngest brother Rohit will call his niece Esther regardless of what name we gave her, I mentioned that to my sweet wife. She told me that she liked the name and we should name her Esther as her brother-in-law wanted. I wanted a Bible name and when the Bible verse, "For you were born for such a time as this' came to my mind, I knew Esther would be the name of our daughter because that is how we felt about our daughter for she was born for such a time as this.

In May 2015, after our precious Evangeline was born, we were praying and looking for a Christian name that starts with the letter E. What came to my mind was Evangeline because Chandra and I love to evangelize to people about Jesus Christ. Evangeline means 'Bearer of Good News.' By the Lord's grace she has become such a good bearer of good news even sharing about Jesus.

Other than my mom, we all grew up with only males in our family: 4 brothers including myself and my beloved dad who is with the Lord Jesus, 13 years ago yesterday. My mommy also liked the name and since the Bible verse was from the Book of Esther, we named her Esther. Esther is a beautiful 8 year old daughter now by God's grace. Evangeline is a beautiful 5 year old daughter.

A name does have significance friend. Friend, the Lord Jesus loves you so much and has called you by name. You are precious and special in the Lord's sight and when you come to Him, He will write your name in the Book of Life. He also has His own name for you that He will reveal in His timing. Praise the Lord. So friend, come to Jesus as you are and never be upset about your name for your name is very special. You have a identity and purpose in life. This Christmas season know that you are loved and cherished. You are never out of His love and never out of His reach. When you belong to the Lord, He has your Name written in the Book of Life.

Whatever we are going through, Jesus already knows about it. Come as you are in your pain, confusion, tears, doubts, etc to the Name above all Names! :)

May you come to know the Name of Jesus and His power to save you! Amen!

"Nurturingly Always Messiah Emancipates!"(N.A.M.E.)/"What significance do you give a N.A.M.E in life?"

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you so much for being my Lord and Personal Savior. Thank you Lord you came into this world to save. We are saved by you when we turn to you. Thank you so much Lord that I learned about the significance of a name especially your Name and the power behind it. Your Name has the power to change lives. Thank you that we are loved and special in your sight. Thank you that you call us by Name. Help us Oh Lord for the glory and honor of your Name. Deliver us and save us. Thank you so much Jesus! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called �All in All�)

May the Lord Jesus guide you in His love leading you! Amen!

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don�t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help by His grace alone!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory@gmail.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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Advent Devotionals:

"Why expect a M.I.R.A.C.L.E this season?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, Dec 17, 20, 09:43 am)

"What has a D.R.E.A.M revealed to you in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, Dec 16, 20, 09:18 am)

"How has your L.O.V.E influenced others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, Dec 14, 20, 11:27 am)

"What does the Lord do about your G.E.N.E.A.L.O.G.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, Dec 10, 20, 11:12 am)

"How can the L.I.G.H.T impact your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, Dec 09, 20, 11:01 am)

Previous Devotionals:

Mark 1:43-44: "What area of weakness do you need a pastor/priest to A.C.C.O.U.N.T for in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, Sept 16, 20, 07:41 p.m.)

Mark 1:43-44: "Who should you T.H.A.N.K first and foremost for good news?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Tues, Sept 15, 20, 11:38 a.m.)

Mark 1:40-42: "Where do you need to be C.L.E.A.N in life?" by Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, Sept 14, 20)

Mark 1:37-39: "How do you get your D.I.R.E.C.T.I.O.N in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sat, Sept 12, 20, 11:08 a.m.)

Mark 1:36-39: "What kind of T.I.M.E do you give to the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, Sept 10, 20, 10:57 a.m.)

Mark 1:35-39: "How do you give your S.O.L.I.T.A.R.Y time to the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, Sept 09, 20, 10:38 a.m.)

Mark 1:32-34: "Where do you need A.N.S.W.E.R.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, July 13, 20, 10:26 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-31: "What place do you give F.A.M.I.L.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, July 13, 20, 10:23 a.m.)

Mark 1:30-31: "Where do you need H.E.A.L.I.N.G in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Fri, July 10, 20, 11:09 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-31: "How is your F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P after a church service?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, July 09, 20, 10:23 a.m.)

Mark 1:23-28: "What C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y are you facing today in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, July 08, 20, 04:20 p.m.)

Mark 1:21-22: " Whose T.E.A.C.H.I.N.G.S do you actively listen to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, July 06, 20, 03:43 p.m.)

Mark 5:24b-29: "Where do you need F.R.E.E.D.O.M to move on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sat, July 04, 20, 10:16 a.m.)

Proverbs 29:25, Acts 5:29, John 4:18: "Why LOVE rules over F.E.A.R in BLACK people's lives?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, June 22, 20, 08:12 p.m.)

Proverbs 1:10-19, 29-33, 2:11-15: "Why believe when the looting starts, the shooting starts creating V.I.O.L.E.N.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sat, June 20, 20, 11:49 a.m.)

"Personification of Racism" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 18, 20, 10:05 p.m)

John 4:6b-10,27: "How do you tackle R.A.C.I.S.M in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 15, 20, 10:33 p.m)

Romans 13:1-5: "How should you handle P.O.L.I.C.E who have wronged you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 09, 20, 10:59 p.m)

Mark 1:19-20: "How do you rate in the B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S of Jesus?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08, 20, 08:00 a.m)

Mark 1:19-20: "Without P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.I.N.A.T.I.O.N what are you called to do?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 28, 20, 08:02 a.m)

Mark 1:16-18: "How can you use your P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N to tell others about Jesus?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 27, 20, 09:50 a.m)

Mark 1:14-15: "What role does the word R.E.P.E.N.T play in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 26, 20, 07:12 a.m)

John 12:24: "Who will you remember physically and spiritually this M.E.M.O.R.I.A.L day?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 25, 20, 07:18 a.m)

Mark 1:14-15: "Whose T.I.M.I.N.G do you need to wait for in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 23, 20,11:44 a.m)

Mark 1:12-13: "How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 21, 20, 7:17 p.m)

Mark 1:12-13: "What determines your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 20, 20, 9:15 a.m)

Mark 1:9-11: "Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly in life? By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 19, 20, 8:49 a.m)

Mark 1:9: "What will you take a S.T.A.N.D for in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 16, 20, 9:44 a.m)

Mark 1:4-8: "Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 15, 20, 9:11 a.m)

Mark 1:1-4: "Why bother with P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 14, 20, 9:02 a.m)

Mark 1:1: "Why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 12, 20, 7:22 a.m)

Philippians 4:20-23: "How do you see F.A.T.H.E.R in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 08, 20, 4:49 p.m)

Philippians 4:19:"What are your N.E.E.D.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 07, 20, 5:23 p.m)

Philippians 4:15-18: "Who will you F.I.N.A.N.C.E in ministry?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 05, 20, 5:07 p.m)

Philippians 4:14: "How do you S.H.A.R.E in other's troubles?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 04, 20, 7:07 p.m)

Philippians 4:12-13: "Where do you need S.T.R.E.N.G.T.H in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 01, 20, 6:56 p.m)

Philippians 4:11: "How can you have C.O.N.T.E.N.T.M.E.N.T in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 30, 20, 5:35 p.m)

Philippians 4:10: "Why show C.O.N.C.E.R.N for others in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 28, 20, 5:05 p.m)

Philippians 4:9: "How do you know your P.E.A.C.E is real?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 25, 20, 7:46 p.m)

Philippians 4:9a: "What kind of S.O.L.D.I.E.R will you be?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 23, 20, 5:49 p.m)

Philippians 4:8: "What is your T.H.I.N.K.I.N.G based upon?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 22, 20, 1:27 p.m)

Philippians 4:6-7: "How do you handle A.N.X.I.E.T.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 21, 20, 10:07 a.m)

Philippians 4:5: "What measure of G.E.N.T.L.E.N.E.S.S do you have?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 20, 20, 06:38 a.m)

Philippians 4:4: "When do you R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 17, 20, 07:07 p.m)

Philippians 4:3: "How have you C.A.M.P.A.I.G.N.E.D for Jesus Christ in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 16, 20, 05:24 p.m)

Philippians 4:2: "How do you respond to a P.L.E.A.D in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 14, 20, 11:47 a.m)

Philippians 4:1: "Where do yo S.T.A.N.D on love in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 13, 20, 11:03 a.m)

Colossians 1:13-14, 18: "What can the B.L.O.O.D of Christ shed on the cross do for you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 10, 20, 11:55 a.m)

Exodus 12:5,7,11,13-14: "How do you know judgment will P.A.S.S.O.V.E.R you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 09, 20, 05:23 p.m)

John 12:13: "Why should a P.A.L.M branch matter to you in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 07, 20, 11:22 a.m)

John 12:3: "Why reflect on what happened to Jesus' dirty/stinky F.E.E.T one day?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 06, 20, 11:32 a.m)

Philippians 3:20-21: "What C.I.T.I.Z.E.N.S.H.I.P should you desire the most?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 04, 20, 11:32 a.m)

Philippians 3:18-19: "Why shed T.E.A.R.S for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 01, 20, 6:45 a.m)

Philippians 3:15-17: "Who or what are you willing to P.A.T.T.E.R.N your life after?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 30, 20, 9:28 a.m)

Philippians 3:12-14: "How can you deal with the P.A.S.T in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 27, 20, 11:03 a.m)

Philippians 3:5-11: "Why for R.E.F.O.R.M.A.T.I.O.N you need the transaction of the C.R.O.S.S?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 25, 20, 3:14 a.m)

Philippians 3:2-4: "How is your T.H.E.O.L.O.G.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 24, 20, 9:36 a.m)

Philippians 3:1: "Why R.E.J.O.I.C.E in the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 23, 20, 11:10 a.m)

Philippians 2:25-30: "When will your H.O.M.E.C.O.M.I.N.G begin?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 20, 20, 07:43 a.m)

Philippians 2:19-24: "How can you Q.U.A.L.I.F.Y well in other people's lives?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 18, 20, 07:49 a.m)

Philippians 2:17-18: "When do you live out your F.A.I.T.H in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 16, 20, 10:33 a.m)

Philippians 2:14-16: "What does your B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R do for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 13, 20, 08:19 a.m)

Philippians 2:13: "How do you W.O.R.K out your Salvation?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 12, 20, 10:49 a.m)

Philippians 2:12-13: "What path have you taken for S.A.L.V.A.T.I.O.N in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 10, 20, 11:02 a.m)

Philippians 2:12-13: "What is the point of O.B.E.D.I.E.N.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 09, 20, 11:24 a.m)

Philippians 2:9-11: "How do you handle the N.A.M.E of Jesus in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 29, 20, 06:46 a.m)

Philippians 2:8: "What can the C.R.O.S.S do for you in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 17, 20, 10:51 a.m)

Philippians 2:5-7: "How do you match Jesus' A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 12, 20, 10:59 a.m)

Philippians 2:3-4: "How do you respond to C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 11, 20, 10:23 a.m)

Philippians 2:1-2: "What C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N are you in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 10, 20, 11:08 a.m)

Philippians 1:29-30: "How do you handle S.U.F.F.E.R.I.N.G in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 07, 20, 10:51 a.m)

Philippians 1:27-28: "How do you C.O.N.D.U.C.T yourself in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 04, 20, 08:38 a.m)

Philippians 1:22-26: "What are your C.H.O.I.C.E.S based on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 03, 20, 10:10 p.m)

Philippians 1:21: "Why D.I.E for Christ?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 31, 20, 12:11 p.m)

Philippians 1:21: Why L.I.V.E your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 27, 20, 10:08 a.m)

Philippians 1:20: "Where do you need to have C.O.U.R.A.G.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 22, 20, 10:20 a.m)

Philippians 1:19: "Who do you C.A.L.L often in life to intercede for others?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 21, 20, 10:36 a.m)

Philippians 1:19: "What reason do you have to R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 20, 20, 07:11 a.m)

Philippians 1:16-18: "How are your M.O.T.I.V.E.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 18, 20, 08:01 a.m)

Philippians 1:12-15: "What have your C.H.A.I.N.S done to others in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 16, 20, 11:50 p.m)

Philippians 1:12: "How can you feel S.P.E.C.I.A.L when things are going so wrong in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 15, 20, 2:14 p.m)

Philippians 1:9-11: "What is your L.O.V.I.N.G response based on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 14, 20, 6:51 a.m)

Philippians 1:7-8: "How can your A.F.F.E.C.T.I.O.N grow towards others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 13, 20, 11:00 a.m)

Philippians 1:7-8: "Why can you only be saved by G.R.A.C.E alone?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 13, 20, 10:51 a.m)

Philippians 1:3-6: "Why be C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T in the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 08, 20, 09:44 a.m)

Philippians 1:3-5: "How can you attain a P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S.H.I.P in the Gospel?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 08, 20, 09:44 a.m)

Philippians 1:3: "How will others R.E.A.C.T towards God when they remember you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 07, 20, 10:07 a.m)

Philippians 1:2: "When do you B.L.E.S.S others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 06, 20, 11:10 a.m)

Philippians 1:1: "Why bother to let others T.R.A.I.N you when you are already a leader?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 04, 20, 11:55 a.m)

Philippians 1:1: "Why should you believe you are H.O.L.Y instead of a sinner?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 03, 20, 9:53 a.m)

Philippians 1:1: "Who will you be a S.E.R.V.AN.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 02, 20, 6:55 pm)

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