A Good Name

A Good Name

In the summer of 1985, I attended a family reunion on my father’s side. We all got shirts and on the back it said, “A Good Name…Pr 22:1.” I asked one of the organizers what it meant. She told me to look it up. 

Almost six years earlier, I had given my life to Christ, but I did not love Him as I should. I did not read my Bible regularly. In fact, I rarely read it. Therefore, when she said, “look it up,” I almost did not. But I did and I’m grateful for it. 

When I looked up that passage, a seed was planted. It took a while to grow, but now I don’t think about starting my day without reading my Bible. I cannot fathom being well enough and able to read it, yet choosing other things instead. 

What about you? Do you love the Lord to the point that you must be in His word daily? Or do you skip days because, “I don’t have the time?” I want to encourage you that getting in God’s word is mandatory if you want to walk well with Him. You will never know everything in the word to the point that you do not need to read it everyday. 

The good news is, I send you passages daily. Keep up with the readings. In time you will have read the Bible in its entirety. We’ve already done it once or twice. May as well do it again. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Proverbs 22:1

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Today’s Readings:

1 Corinthians 16; Psalm 40:1-10; Proverbs 22:1