Our name is written in the Book of Remembrance as the jewels of God

Malachi 3:16-18

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• Our name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Remembrance.
• We are God’s jewels through Jesus Christ.
• God gives us discernment between the righteous and the wicked.

Our name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Remembrance. “Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name.” Malachi 3:16

The Book of Remembrance is written to record the names of those who are faithful to God through Jesus Christ. It is frequently mentioned throughout the Bible, including as early as the book of Exodus. Below are just a few scriptures that makes reference to the Book of Life.

…everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued. Daniel 12:1
…the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians 4:3
… rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Luke 10:20
“Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot him out of My book. Exodus 32:33

…and nothing unclean, and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. Revelation 21:27

He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. Revelation 3:5

You have taken account of my wanderings; put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book? Psalm 56:8

All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:8

To have our names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, we must revere the Lord, welcome conversation with other believers of Jesus Christ, and meditate on the Lord’s name.

Revere the Lord: The basis of Malachi’s prophecy, as revealed in Malachi 1:6-14, is the disparity in the honor given to human beings and their authority, while neglecting to honor God and His authority. Revering God means to honor Him above all humans. The Holy Spirit asks in John 5:44, “How can you believe when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?” To seek God’s honor is to have faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Holy Spirit says in John 5:23, “...that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.”

Welcome conversations with other followers of Jesus Christ: Gathering in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ differs significantly from gathering in the name of humanism [which is the fig leaf worn by the atheistic entity that gives people what to think, feel, do, and say]. Gathering in the Lord’s name is an act of honoring, esteeming, and revering the Living God, praising Jesus Christ who atones for sin, and connecting in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. God listens to those whose hearts are turned towards Him. “Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them…” Assembling in the name of humanism gives praise and flattery on the esteem, dignity, and self-worth of individuals.

In today’s culture, it’s uncommon to connect with followers of our Lord Jesus Christ. Churches have strayed from the Gospel of Jesus Christ, government officials refrain from joining together to ground policies and laws in Biblical values, the educational community has excluded Bible teachings from the classrooms, and Christianity finds itself unwelcome in the broader community. The scriptures have foretold that this would occur, “It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation.” Revelation 13:7 The “him” in this verse is the beast of the image and mark of the beast. Jesus Christ stated, “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” John 9:4-5

Meditate on the Lord’s name: In human terms, the name attributed to God is Jesus Christ, referred to as the Word made flesh: “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory…” John 1:14. Meditating on the name of the Lord means reflecting on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the complete teachings of the Bible, “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” Psalms 119:15 With the Holy Spirit within us, we find joy in meditating on the Lord’s name day and night, “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalms 1:2

Meditating on the Lord’s name shifts our focus from worldly matters to the Kingdom of God, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 A mind preoccupied with carnal desires and worldly matters leads to demise, whereas a focus on the Spirit brings life and peace, “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 The Holy Spirit in Romans 12:2 states, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night…” Joshua 1:8

We are God’s jewels through Jesus Christ. “They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” Malachi 3:17

The phrase “They shall be Mine” refers to all who are made children of God through Jesus Christ, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name…I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” John 1:12, 2 Corinthians 6:18

The phrase “On the day that I make them My jewels” refers to the day when Jesus Christ atoned for our sin on the Cross, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 When we came to the Cross of Christ seeking forgiveness for our sins, we were seen as jewels in the eyes of God, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10

The phrase, “And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him” refers to passing from death to life by our belief in Jesus Christ, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 “…whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

God gives us discernment between the righteous and the wicked. “Then you shall again discern between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.” Malachi 3:18

I experienced a period in my life where I recognized the basic needs of humans but failed to discern between the righteous and the wicked. I understood that everyone requires food, water, shelter, social acceptance, respect, and the freedom of expression. It was akin to the experience of the blind man who perceived men as trees when Jesus first touched his eyes, “Then [Jesus] came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.” Mark 8:22-24

Trees, like humans, have universal needs such as oxygen, water, and nutrients, but they do not possess a spirit or soul as humans do. While trees are not designed to be filled with the Holy Spirit, humans are created by God to be vessels for the Holy Spirit.

While I recognized the universal needs of humanity, it did not help me in discerning the corruption within people’s spirits and souls. There are many wolves in sheep clothing, yet we all share the same human necessities. However, only discerning the content of the heart can prevent us from falling victim to the wolves. Satan prowls like a lion, searching for someone to devour, and humanism is the plate he feeds from. We must distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not. I give thanks to God for His Son, Jesus Christ, who put His hands on my eyes a second time, “Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. ” Mark 8:25 Now I understand that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and we must acknowledge our need for Jesus Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The Word of God, along with the Holy Spirit residing within us, grants us the discernment to distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, and between those who serve God and those who do not, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-13

The love and peace promoted by the hippies of the 1960s vastly differ from the love and peace of God. The wisdom and discernment imparted by the word of God makes this clear. Hippie love centered around physical sex, whereas God’s love focuses on the Salvation of spirit and soul through Jesus Christ. Similarly, the peace sought by hippies was worldly peace, in contrast to the peace within our spirit and soul, also through Jesus Christ.

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“….to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets,“
‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.’”
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
Revelation 2:24-25, 3:11