Bearing The Bridegroom's Name

Monday, March 11, 2024

Traditionally, married women take the name of their husband. Even in cultures where they had no last names, the woman was still known by her husband's identity. As believers, we're Messiah's bride and the bride must take the name of her husband. In a sense, we already have it. The word Messianic, or Christian, is basically the bride, or the church, wearing the name of her husband. Deeper than that, it means that as a bride, you bear the identity of your husband. It doesn't matter who you once were, you now have the new identity of Messiah- that's the sign you're married. You don't live as you used to live, defeated. You live as someone who's blessed, victorious, innocent, righteous, pure, and beautiful in God. That's who He is and that's what you received in Him. It's not a prideful thing, it's a simple married thing. Take the name of Messiah. Wear it- it is your privilege, your blessing, your calling as a bride. Be beautiful, holy, and blessed in Him. It's the blessing of the bride to wear the bridegroom's Name.

From Message #816 - The Prime Identity