Acts 11:26
…and
it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
You will often see the same names used over
and over again in families. While
certain names are popular in some families or in different times in history,
the repetition could represent a pattern.
In my case, my real name is Roberto, Jr. – a junior, since my father had
the same name, or more accurately, I was named after my father.
In a Filipino family, the surname is
important. No one should act in such a
way that you blemish the surname of your family. Or else, you risk being disowned.
Your family’s surname should be a source of
honor and pride.
Today, the followers of Jesus are called
Christians. Actually, it started way
back in Antioch, which is now a part of Turkey.
And being a Christian should be a source of joy and honor for us. However, being a Christian must involve
living a life dedicated and committed to Jesus.
It is not just a tag or a name.
It means total obedience to the living Lord.
We need to PERSEVERE in our faith, knowing
that one day we will receive our reward. This perseverance also includes
encouraging fellow-Christians to live that life of commitment.
We are Christians. And the world shall recognize us as the true
disciples of Jesus -- not just by what we say or what we believe or what we do
or even the soundness of our theology, but by our love. Something has fundamentally changed within
us. Being Christians is not a walk in
the park.
Our Lord has shown us that being Christians
means living our life for others. And as
Christians, we should keep the Lord in our hearts forever. For without “CHRIST”, what is left is “IAN”
or I Am Nothing!
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, with hearts filled with
awe and rejoicing, we thank You for his life which is given to us. Amen +
All you nations, praise the Lord.
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