What's in a Name?

Every week, I get an email update on Luke's progress. This week, you could look up the meanings of names... Joshua Luke.

Joshua means "The Lord is my salvation"-- Old Testament Joshua led his army in the conquest of Jericho and eventually all of Canaan, and was a leader of the Israelites. In short, he was a pretty tough guy that knew from where his salvation came, listened to the Father, and followed His direction.
Luke means "Light giving"-- Luke was a first century Christian who wrote one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Christ and the book of Acts. He was known as the beloved physician.

So, what is in a name? Hopefully everything! Luke, our prayer for you every day is that you will come to know the Lord in a personal way (salvation) and that you would be bold enough to share what you know with others (giving light). Although we didn't know the root of your name when we picked it, it fits our hopes for you perfectly.

So, to that end, when we dedicate Luke at Church (saying we will raise him according to God's word so that one day he will make the decision to follow Christ (salvation)), we are supposed to pick a "life verse" for the pastor to read. The verse we keep coming back to is found in Joshua no less!

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:8-9
Amen!