Verse: The word of God “Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner”. Moses named an altar after a great victory as “Jehovah Nissi” meaning Lord is my Banner. Exodus 17:15

Lord naming: When God changed a person’s name and gave him a new name, it was usually to establish a new identity. God changed Abram’s “high father” name to “Abraham,” “father of a multitude” (Genesis 17:5) and his wife’s name from “Sarai,” “my princess,” to “Sarah,” “mother of nations” (Genesis 17:15). God changed Jacob’s “supplanter” name to “Israel,” “having power with God” (Genesis 32:28). He changed Simon’s “God has heard” name to “Peter,” “rock” (John 1:42).

Lord’s People Naming: When Jacob talked to God he named the place “Bethel” (house of God) – Gen 35:15, When Jacob met the Lord, he named the place Peniel (which means “face of God) – Gen 32:30, When the Lord provided the Lamb, Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the LORD will provide”).

We can see many other examples also in the Bible, naming can be done by a person who has authority over the thing that is being named. It also shows it belongs to you and under your power. So let us stop fearing our situations, now take authority and name it.

What should we do? Lord prompted me to name a tough situation in life as Jericho, he asked me to be silent and shout praise when the Lord asked, Lord promised the Jericho Wall would fall inwards. This is not like the naming and claiming works, this has to be from the unction of the Holy Spirit. There are situations we need to endure with patience too.

Final Thought: Let Lord, give us the wisdom to take authority over our situations. Lord helps us to name our tough times and take control.