What’s in a Name?
October 16, 2009
Japanese put a lot of care into the names they pick for children. Matt has seen friends spend hours poring over prospective names, considering the possible meanings, and for many, the possible fortunes attached to these names. Matt and Misty have a close friend who feels that her name has been adversely affected because she accidently received the wrong name. Although in many ways the Japanese are a very naturalistic people, in equally as many ways, they are bound by superstitions. Pray for the Japanese. Ask that they would be freed from the power of the deceiver. Ask that they would come to Christ and love the One who offers hope instead of bondage. Ask that she find the Savior who does more than offer more than empty fortunes and blind chance, but instead purposes to redeem and bless, and then carries out his plans according to his holy zeal.
by Matt Sargent
