What if the most powerful testimony you could offer the world required no words at all?

No rehearsed speech, no theological argument, no polished presentation, just you, living your life, going about your day.

The Apostle Paul closes his second letter to the Thessalonians with just three verses,

but tucked inside them is a truth so simple, so penetrating, it has the power to change

the way you see yourself forever.

Today, on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall points to these verses to identify what he calls

your distinguishing mark.

What is in a name?

Sometimes everything.

Reputations are attached to our names, as well as expectations.

I can still remember when I was younger and a lot more rambunctious,

I recalled my parents giving me a warning that went something like this.

Remember who you are, son.

You're a swindal.

And you might do that with your own family name. Remember you're a, whatever your name may be. Conduct yourself accordingly, they would add.

Reminding yourself of who you are can keep you on the straight path when you're tempted to stray.

It can also bring you comfort when you hurt. Think of the name

you bear if you've placed your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. You're a Christian, which

means one who belongs to Christ, one who is a follower of Jesus. What a precious reassurance when you feel wounded and harassed.

Like those Thessalonian believers.

You don't belong to this world and its hateful ways.

You belong to Jesus.

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