November 6, 2002 (48)
A SPECIAL PROMISE TO THOSE WHO ARE VICTORIOUS.
TO BECOME A PILLAR IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. A pillar representing that which is upright, steadfast, stable, unchanging, and a strong support. Rev. 3:12 No doubt this is a reference to the pillars on the porch of the Temple of Solomon. The pillars through which all who enter into the Temple must pass. Guardians of the door, the entrance. The pillar on the right was named Jachin, meaning, He (God) will establish. In Christ Jesus the way into the true Temple has been established and will never be altered. The pillar on the left was named Boaz, meaning, in Him (God) is strength. The strength of the Lord is made manifest in His bride. All that she is or is to become is because of the impartation of His strength to her. 1 Kings 7:21 James, Peter and John were recognized, by the early church as pillars. Gal. 2:9 This is a permanent, eternal status that never will be altered. Those who are triumphant cannot be separated from the eternal, heavenly Temple of the Lord.
HOW IMPORTANT IS A NAME?
THE NAME OF GOD. A name written by the revelator. Rev. 3:12 A name is important because it identifies ownership. People whose names have become famous are sought after in order to obtain their autograph. The signature of some could be of extremely great value. To have the NAME OF GOD written upon one is absolutely the greatest. It is an imperative that this be accomplished so that we might be identified with Him. It indicates His desire toward that individual bearing His name. God, the Father, does indeed have a name and He has proclaimed that name to be LORD. Isa. 42:8 That very special segment of the Bride of Christ will bear not only the Fathers name but the all important name of the Son in their foreheads, for they are in complete submission to the Bridegroom. They are married to Him, therefore they bear His name. Rev. 14:1 The redeemed will likewise and that most gladly bear His name.Rev. 21:2 There is none other name that can compare to that of the Lord Jesus Christ.
THE NAME OF THE CITY OF GOD. The city is the true CITY OF GOD, that which He, Himself has named the NEW JERUSALEM. There must be a comparison drawn, from the scriptures, in relationship to the old and the NEW. To raise the hopes of a nation that the Lord has an interest in the old and that He will restore it is, to mislead that nation. Much better, is the truth of the writings of the Apostle pertaining to the blessed hope of the NEW JERUSALEM. The contrast of the old and the new is comparable to flesh and spirit. One is natural, carnal and will pass away. The other is spiritual and is therefore eternal and will never pass away. The NEW JERUSALEM will grace the heavens of the Lord forever and ever.