Names

"Even if these three men — Noah, Daniel and Job — were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign LORD." Ezekiel 14:14

It is fascinating just how many people pass by. In any gatherings, whether it be the workplace or the weekend basketball sessions, it is at times difficult to even notice anyone's departure. As I got up one morning, I thought about how many people walk past me, or drive past me. I then thought about how many people I had passed by.

I have heard before that God places exactly the people that you need around you. I then wonder if I am doing my part in being the necessary person to others. I clearly know how to talk. Then why am I so hesitant to strike up a conversation to strangers? Has the Gospel not have had a huge impact on my life than it should have?

The Bible is filled with names. From the beginning of the book of Numbers, verses go on to list many names. It even says "Take a census of the whole Israelite community by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one" (Numbers 1:2).  Even from Genesis, names are thrown around so many times. In the course of the Biblical history, the main focus seems to be about Jesus, but there is also an emphasis (in my mind at least) on people. The Bible covers many thousands of years in history. To have your name written as part of a grand chronology is something to be envious about, isn't it?

What did those three men have that God saw them fit for salvation? What is it about them that had their names echo into history? Am I making history? Should I be reaching out instead of dwelling in my own sorrows?