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In
reading Mark 3:13-21 a list of names is given. Accordingly they come in the
order they are called. It is in the book of Mark that makes a “note” of James
and John. He calls them Boanerges or “Sons
of Thunder!
Why did He do that?
When my
sister and I were young and still in grade school or elementary…but not in
Junior High School, I called my sister “Sam”. No that is not her name, and she
is not a guy, is not leaning toward being anything at all except what God has
called her to be! There had been a show on T.V. called Bewitched and the
husband called the wife Samantha but Sam for short. No, I do not remember
watching that show for long. And no my sister’s name is not Samantha. She does
not look like a Samantha. She has deep blue colored eyes that could penetrate
through you. She also had a “ zeal for fun and in climbing trees”.
I am
always thinking of when the Lord changes our names….and within this these men
are “thunder”.
Remembering Jacob’s name was changed to Israel! And so this story continues and names are changed as the Lord
changes things and sets up kingdoms, and removes them as well.
I have
looked for other scriptures, but alas have not found any that connect with
this. So I turned to the commentaries and will continue to look for any scriptural
basis for this change. And in regards to my sister, the name most likely
represents a strength that comes only from God that is most profound in each of
these men and my sister. Zeal will be seen and heard. And active for God will
be seen and they will be heard.
Yet, I
was the opposite of my sister I would say here. My mother called me the more “reserved”
in nature and among people or even among my peers. Still I remember running,
laughing and playing games outside with others when even at nine years of age,
I thought I could outrun most boys but not my sister. I could not catch a ball
as well as her, but certainly had her as my teacher!
And
John, this Son of Thunder, would one day write REVELATIONS, the book of the
Revelator Jesus Christ. Well, that
thunder is given and is heard. And within that book when opened, declares the
most horrific time for mankind all due to sin. But the churches are revealed in
Chapter 1-3. In chapter 4 the setting is of the throne of God and the Lamb and
the scroll. In chapter 6 reveals the first seal opened and the white horse runs
his course.
We are
to hear what the Lord speaks and it is given by the Holy Spirit. Each church is
given an urgent warning to hear “what the Spirit says”….chapter 2:3. In this
is the prophecy given and bears witness to Jesus (Revelation 19:10) All genuine
prophecy demands a response. “The Spirit and the bride say, "Come". Revelation
22:17
John
relates “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” Revelation 1:1
For the
last book, a son of thunder wrote of the revelator and declares of that which
is coming. Horrific indeed, yet there is a new Jerusalem coming, and the Bride
of the Lamb will be there. (Revelation 21:9-21) And we will see the light of
God’s presence in the place. (Revelation 21:22-27)
I desire
to be there. I desire to that which is called the prophecy of Jesus Christ and
to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.
May we
be “sons of thunder” to declare the Lord’s soon return and the glorious life of
living with Him for an eternity. May we fully share in His present and future
victory as well as in the present and future marriage supper.
Lord
thank You for making Your home in us to dwell in us as we dwell in YOU! Revelation 21;22
To God
be all the glory….
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