Most High schools often have a nickname and mascots. Red Foxes; Wolves, Lions, Eagles, etc. Students often have nicknames. Often they are given nicknames due to their physical appearance: Shorty, Blondy, Slim. I knew of an elderly minister that was affectionally called "Speedy" due to his slow gait.
Sometimes nicknames are given as an insult. But in the Bible, the giving of names held significance: Jesus Matthew 1:21 David - means beloved. Abraham- father of many. And then there is Nimrod. You may have never heard of him but he was a positive Bible character. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; that is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the Lord. Genesis 10:9 Notice the phrase "before the Lord" indicating that Nimrod used his gifts for a godly purpose.
What a great way to remembered when we are gone! What line or phrase could summarize your life? "All-American?" "Nice guy?" "Good neighbor?" "Wonderful employee?"
Those would all be fine. But here are better ones: "Committed follower of Jesus Christ." "Man (or woman) of God." Maybe no one on earth will remember us -- but God will and He is the one really counts.
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