Proverbs 22:1. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.”
A GOOD NAME.
Over a hundred years ago my grandfather came to town. He gathered information and soon bought a family farm. It wasn’t long until the neighbors knew he would be a friend to them. He would help when they had a problem and what they needed he would lend.
My father learned from him, and as a family leader he was respected. Neighborly and willingly he did more than folks expected. He taught our family to honor those to whom honor was due – To make sure our name was trusted, and what we started we carried through.
A good name is not made in a day but earned over the course of time. Like learning from the Bible, it’s made by living “line upon line.” More than the amount of money you have or what people think you’re worth – Is the reputation you gain that follows right through your life from birth.
Even though my ancestors are gone, the family name lives on; And it will follow after me long after I am gone. My children and grandchildren to my peers are known by me –
What I have left behind for them is my personal legacy.
So that is a good reason each day I need to remember my name Is being established and will be borne by those whose name is the same. I talk to the Lord in the morning and spend some time in His Word, So, what I am when I mix with others will represent my Savior and Lord.
I must make a conscious effort to live up to what is expected of me. What I take into my mind and heart, is what my character will be. Riches are easily spent but a man’s good name is here to stay – May people be able to respect it, rather than in disgust they turn away.
It takes time to listen to what God says and to fellowship with Him – But there is something that time makes, that challenges my soul within. I must act through the course of a day in a way that honors my Father – And His good name will be maintained and spoken with loving favor.
“Father in heaven, I am soon going out to meet with people again this morning. I want to be able to maintain the honor of Thy name as I mingle with the people of this town. Help me to keep my lips that they speak no guile; to watch my tendency to humor and keep it under control; to give a good representation of what it means to be a child of God. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”