“Endure: to continue in the same state” – Merriam-Webster Online
This is the first definition that is found in Merriam-Webster Online for the word endure. I admit that before reading it I was sure that the first definition would be around suffering (that was the second). How can God’s name endure if he is not here?
“17May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed!” – Psalm 72:17 (ESV)
How can any king’s name last? It is through the belief and love of the heirs. Children of the king they are the ones that carry the name of the king forward.
Imagine being a child of a king and all of the notoriety that comes with that, just by name dropping. You walk into a room, declare who you are representing and instantly that name is recognized and carried on.
Well, we are the children of God and therefore carry his name forward. Shouldn’t we be name dropping? We are to carry God’s name forward into the world.
Solomon reminds us that God’s name will endure forever. As Jesus rose again and is the living God, we are charged to carry his name forward. We, as his children are the endurance of God’s name in the world.
What are your thoughts of being the endurance of God’s name? How are you living as the one that carries the name of Jesus forward? Are you willing to be the endurance of God?
Trevor's Thoughts 