When I was younger, I didn't pay attention in church, until my name was called from the pulpit. At least that's what I thought I heard. You see, my name is Stuart (Pronounced Stew'-art), and whenever the preacher would read from Luke 12:42, I would snap back into reality (from Beebo Land: See Beebo Land) and immediately think that the preacher had caught me daydreaming again. When I finally began reading the Bible on my own, I just figured that God had spelled my name wrong. I then read the other scriptures with "my" name in them. I found that according to the Bible, I was blameless (Titus 1:7) and good (1 Peter 4:10). These and other scriptures with "my" name in them made me feel as if God was speaking directly to me. I was special!

As I matured (which is still up for debate) I came to realize that God had not made a mistake and spelt my name wrong, but that He, in His awesome, personal way had shown me myself throughout His Word. I still believe that I am blameless and good (at least in God's eyes), because Christ lives in me. Now whenever I hear these scriptures read from the pulpit, I'm still sometimes yanked back into reality (if I'm visiting again in Beebo Land), but mostly I smile as I remember that "my" name is written in God's Word.

Each of us is special to God! He knows all of us by name. So don't think the words of His Book aren't for you just because your name isn't found in the pages. And don't be jealous of those of us whose names are :). Though your name may not be in there, if you look hard enough and allow God to speak to you, I promise you will find yourself somewhere within those 66 books! God can make His Word just as personal to you as to me! He does that sort of thing for those who will just listen. If you have to find your name somewhere in the Bible, write it in the presented to page.