Much thought and prayer was put into deciding Noah David's name. There were several other names that both Daniel and I liked, but his name came to us individually and then we came together on it, and it's very cool to see that name fit our son. The Lord named him.
"Noah" is Hebrew and means "rest, peace, comfort". My favorite Bible reference on this name is found in Genesis 6:8-9, "But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God." This is our prayer for our Noah...that he would find grace and favor in the eyes of the Lord, not man and that he would walk with God...and stand out for doing so. We pray that he would be found righteous in the eyes of our Lord as He purifies and makes him so and that he will do incredible things for the Lord and for His Name's sake.
"David" is Hebrew and means "beloved". David in the Bible is known for many incredible attributes, including being in the line of Jesus. My favorite Scripture description of him is found in I Samuel 16:12-13, "So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, 'Rise and anoint him; he is the one.' So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power." Our prayer for Noah David is also this...that the Lord would appoint him for great things for His Name's Sake and equip him to do so and that the Holy Spirit would come upon him in power. David also is my wonderful big brother's middle name, and Noah David was named after him...yet another reason we're using it in a double name.
Thank you, Lord for giving us our son's name and for equipping him to love and serve You!
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