The Divine Art Of Naming

When our first daughter received a collection of dolls as gifts, her unique way of playing with them left a lasting impression. I vividly recall her lining them up, each with a name she’d selected for them. Among the various names, one stood out – “Power.” Strange name for a doll!  This moment sparked my curiosity about the significance we attach to names.

Thinking about the origins of how humans learned to name their children raised many questions. Was it instinctive, or did we receive guidance? How did this universal tradition begin? Although historical records might not provide clear answers, the scriptures offer a compelling perspective. In Genesis 2:19-20, Adam is tasked with naming every living creature, showcasing the divine importance of names.

“Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. *And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name*. So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field.” [Genesis 2:19-20 NKJV]

Adam’s naming didn’t stop at animals, it extended to his wife, Eve, as seen in Genesis 3:20. This biblical foundation emphasizes the significance of names in defining identity and purpose.

“And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.” [Genesis 3:20 KJV]

God made humans in His image and likeness. The scriptures further assert our divine identity in Psalms 82:6: “I say, ‘You are gods; you are all children of the Most High.’”(NLT)  This declaration implies that we are “gods” with attributes and abilities akin to the Most High. He gave us the power to take ownership of our identity, and thus our destiny. 

That being established, it shouldn’t be too hard to believe that God blessed us with supernatural powers to rule, reign and dominate everything that He’s created. Our ability to assign names is only the beginning of the superpowers God has given us.

“Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”“
Genesis 1:28 NKJV

In my reckoning based on the scripture, our God-given creative prowess can influence natural forces – from the moon, stars, and fire to storms, wind, and the earth itself.

The Bible recounts instances where individuals exercised extraordinary authority over nature. For instance, Joshua, in Joshua 10:12-14 (NKJV), commanded the sun and moon to stand still, showcasing the potential influence of humanity over celestial bodies.

“Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, And the moon stopped, Till the people had revenge Upon their enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. And there has been no day like that, before it or after it, that the Lord heeded the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel.”
[Joshua 10:12-14 NKJV]

Similarly, Moses, in Numbers 16:28-34 (NKJV), demonstrated divine authority as the earth opened to swallow dissenters. These narratives illustrate the underutilized supernatural abilities within humanity.

“And Moses said: ‘By this you shall know that the Lord has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will. If these men die naturally like all men, or if they are visited by the common fate of all men, then the Lord has not sent me. But if the Lord creates a new thing, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them up with all that belongs to them, and they go down alive into the pit, then you will understand that these men have rejected the Lord.’ Now it came to pass, as he finished speaking all these words, that the ground split apart under them, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the men with Korah, with all their goods. So they and all those with them went down alive into the pit; the earth closed over them, and they perished from among the assembly. Then all Israel who were around them fled at their cry, for they said, ‘Lest the earth swallow us up also!’”
Numbers 16:28-34 NKJV 

Over my many years as a pastor, I’ve noticed a significant undervaluation of our supernatural abilities among us humans, particularly believers! We’re either ignorant, timid, or careless when it comes to the inherent principles of power God has bestowed on us. Interestingly, the secular world not only seems to comprehend these principles at some level, but actively applies them, yielding positive results.

In scripture, the profound statement that “life and death are in the power of the tongue” is equivalent to the popular term, “affirmation.” When believers talk about the “power of the Holy Spirit,” the rest of the world calls it, “positive energy.” Similarly, the omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence of the Trinity is often distilled to the broad concept referred to as “the universe.”

In 2024, will you dare have a new mindset? A mindset that says “I can create my own reality through intentional positive utterances”

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