Great name @promiseseeker

No one wants to be forgotten, ignored, overlooked or left behind. We all want to be known, to be significant, to be recognised. Hidden in the middle of #promise7 is #promise8 - "I will make your name great."

What does it mean to have a 'great name'?

In leaving his country behind, Abram would have lost his name, his significance, his power. But God is saying 'don't worry about that. I've got you. Trust me, follow me, and I will make your name great. Don't worry about what you're leaving behind, I will give you an even greater name.'

In the previous chapter we see mankind trying to make their own name great - not cool - but here God says it's his job to make names great. When God makes our name great it will give him glory. (I like Mike Riccardi's blog on this http://mriccardi.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/i-will-make-your-name-great.html?m=1)

So don't stress about trying to make a name for yourself, trying to raise yourself up or climb the ladder. Faithfully trust and follow God and He will make your name great for His glory.

#greatname #godsincharge #significant #genesis #abram #trustgod 

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