Higher Everyday Thursday, August 15, 2013 WHAT IS YOUR NAME? "... And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch" (Acts 11:26) It was said of Alexander the Great that one day, the guards brought before him an incredibly handsome young man. Alexander called down from his seat "What is his charge?". The guard said "COWARDICE SIR! He ran from battle, deserted his combats and fledfrom his duty!" The very idea of desertion enraged the great ruler but looking at the young man, he asks, "Soldier, what is your name?" Trembling in the grasp of the guards he stammered "M-my n-name is Alexander, S-sir". Alexander the Great jumped to his feet, raced from his throne to the young man and screamed "WHAT IS YOUR NAME?" "M-my n-n-na-name i-is Al-Alexander, Sir". Grabbing the boy by his collar, Alexander replied,"Soldier! You either change your character OR YOU CHANGE YOUR NAME!" If you profess to be a Christian, your character must bear resemblance to that of Christ. While on earth, He was meek, lowly, holy, loving, compassionate, consecrated and dedicated to doing the will and work of God. How about you? Challenge: A change of character is an evidence of true Christianity. Prayer: Oh to be like Thee. Further Reading: Acts 11: 21-26
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 03:28:45 +0000