We Will Be Given a New Name / Author: Cynthia Greene
Paul tells us that Christ’s return will be announced with the sound of the trumpet:
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God” (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
We also read in 1 Corinthians 15:52:
“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed” (1 Corinthians 15:52).
What a joyous day that will be! The sound of the trumpet announcing the return of our Savior and the start of His reign on earth.
There is another promise found in Revelation that gives us each something very personal to look forward to. But before we look at that promise, let’s take a look at several times in the Bible where God gave His followers a new name.
Throughout the Bible, we find examples of people whose names were changed when they entered a new relationship, character quality, role or responsibility was given to the person. The new name often expressed something about the person’s character or was related to the new role and responsibility they would be given..
Examples in the Bible where God gave people a new name:
- Abram’s name was changed to Abraham which means “father of nations”.
- Sarai’s name was changed to Sarah which means “mother of nations”.
- Simon’s name was changed to Peter which means “a rock”.
- Saul’s name was changed to Paul after his conversion.
New Name for the Saints
Did you know that in the future the Saints of God will also be given a new name? In Revelation we read that each of us that overcomes will be given a new name at the Resurrection.
“…To the one who is victorious… a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. I will also give that person a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a new name…” (Rev 2:17)
This new name will reflect our new character, role, relationship, and change into spirit. The new name will be written on a white stone.
What a marvelous thing for us to look forward to–when each individual Believer will be given a unique new name written on a white stone.
“You shall be called by a new name, Which the mouth of the LORD will name.” (Isaiah 62:2)
Song: The Last Trumpet Feast of Trumpets Worship Song (1 Corinthians 15:52)
