The Lamb's Book of Life~

Luke 10:20 “…rejoice that your names are written in Heaven.”

Greetings in the name of our precious Savior,

Last night I was a little aghast when I found out that my math teacher son – Hormone – takes off five whole points for any student who does not write his or her name on their test.  One poor kid will be quite sad to discover today that their otherwise perfect grade has taken a hit!

I would never have the heart to do that, but maybe, in the end, this lesson will help kids to make sure they write their names down.  When you think about it, it is actually important to be identified.  There are so many important documents that need a proper name: Marriage license, driver’s license, birth certificate, death certificate, pay check…

But the most important place any of our names could ever be recorded is in the Lamb’s Book of Life. God Himself has a precious book where all the names of those who have asked Jesus to enter into their hearts and lives are permanently and indelibly entered.

The best part is that none of us has to pick up a pen or pencil to write our names in it; all we have to do is to invite Christ into our lives. It’s so simple.  We tell Him how much we desperately need His forgiveness, love, guidance, provision, protection, hope, peace, love and faith. And not only does He show up and provide these things, but in the process He makes sure our names are written down forever. 

This is really really important – way more – incalculably more – than whether we forget to write our name on a test or anywhere else because “Only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life will get into Heaven” (Revelation 21:27). 

If you're not sure whether your name is written down or not, take a moment and ask God to pull out His Holy pen and enter it in.  All you have to do is ask Him. (See Prayer number two below).

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You that our names are written down in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and thank You for making the process simple.  It all about what You do for us when we call upon Your name.  In Jesus’ name, AMEN.

PRAYER TWO: Dear Lord, The most important place my name could ever be written is in the Lamb's Book of Life.  I want to make sure my name is recorded. I invite Christ into my life to forgive me and help me.  By faith I receive all the blessings that come from being Your child -- especially the one where my name is now an inerasable entry forever!  In Jesus' name, AMEN.