From Abram to Abraham
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“From Abram to Abraham” is a powerful reflection on God’s transformative work in the lives of His people. Drawing inspiration from Genesis 17:5, where God changes Abram’s name to Abraham, this song highlights how God not only calls us but also redefines us. Abraham’s new name symbolized his new identity as the “father of many nations,” marking the fulfillment of God’s covenant and promise. This track invites listeners to reflect on how God calls us out of our old lives and into His divine purpose.
Musically, the song begins with soft strings and light woodwind accents, symbolizing the quiet, personal call of God. As the lyrics unfold, the orchestral arrangement grows dynamically, reflecting the journey of faith and obedience that Abraham walked. The chorus is a bold declaration of God’s faithfulness—how He calls us by name and transforms our hearts. The bridge, with its dramatic crescendos and full orchestral swells, captures the weight of stepping into God’s promises, even when the path is uncertain.
“From Abram to Abraham” is more than a recounting of a biblical story—it’s an invitation for believers to embrace the transformation God wants to bring in their own lives. Just as God changed Abram’s name to reflect His covenant, He gives us a new name and a new identity when we walk in His will. This song is a testament to the power of God’s promises and a reminder that when He calls us, He equips us. It’s a song of faith, transformation, and the unwavering trust in the One who never fails.
Worship Devotion
Devotional: From Abram to Abraham
Inspired by Genesis 17:5 and the song “From Abram to Abraham”
In every believer’s journey, there comes a moment when God doesn’t just speak to us—He speaks over us. A moment when He redefines who we are by giving us a new name, a new purpose, and a new identity. This is the heart of the song “From Abram to Abraham”—a sacred reminder that the One who calls us is also the One who transforms us.
In Genesis 17:5, God declares to Abram:
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.”
This wasn’t merely a name change—it was a destiny release. God was not only renewing His covenant with Abram but also rewriting his identity in alignment with divine purpose. The barren man became the father of nations. The wanderer became a patriarch of faith.
How many of us are still answering to names that were never ours? Names like unworthy, forgotten, broken, or fearful? But El Shaddai—the God who sees—knows how to call forth something deeper. He speaks our name with love and purpose, rewriting our story with grace.
“You change our names, You set us free.”
This song captures the tension between where we’ve been and where we’re going. It invites us to surrender the crowns we’ve built from fear and self-reliance and receive the mercy that meets us in our place of brokenness.
“From dust we rise, in You we stand.”
In Isaiah 62:2, God promises,
“Thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.”
This name is not determined by culture or circumstance. It is spoken by the same voice that formed the stars and split the seas. When God renames you, He’s not ignoring your past—He’s redeeming it. Just as Abram became Abraham, you too are called to step into your divine identity.
Revelation 2:17 tells us that to the one who overcomes, God gives a white stone with a name written on it—one only He and the recipient know. This speaks of intimacy and uniqueness. Your identity in Christ is not mass-produced. It is personal, hand-carved in heaven, and revealed in relationship.
And in 2 Corinthians 5:17, the truth is declared:
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
This is your invitation to leave behind the name tied to your past and receive the name spoken from the throne of grace.
Reflection Questions
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What name or label have you been living under that God never gave you?
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Where do you need to lay down fear and receive the promise of grace?
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How might God be calling you to pray for someone else’s transformation?
Prayer
El Shaddai, You are the God who sees and the God who calls.
You found me in the dust, yet You did not leave me there.
You spoke a new name over me—one formed in grace and filled with purpose.
Today, I choose to let go of every false identity.
I receive what You’ve spoken.
Write it on my heart.
And through me, speak identity over others who feel lost and unnamed.
May my life carry the fragrance of Your covenant and the echo of Your faithfulness.
In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
When God speaks your name, everything changes. Listen today—not to the labels of the past, but to the One who holds your name in His hand.
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Song Lyrics
From Abram to Abraham
Genesis 17:5
Verse 1:
From barren lands to stars above,
You spoke a name, You spoke with love.
From wanderer to father blessed,
In Your promise, we find rest.
Chorus:
El Shaddai, the God who sees,
You change our names, You set us free.
From dust we rise, in You we stand,
You hold our names within Your hand.
Verse 2:
We turn from fear, we lay it down,
Your grace replaces every crown.
From brokenness, You call us whole,
New names written on our souls.
Chorus:
El Shaddai, the God who sees,
You change our names, You set us free.
From dust we rise, in You we stand,
You hold our names within Your hand.
Bridge:
For every heart that feels unknown,
Speak a name that calls them home.
Restore the dreams that fear has torn,
In Yeshua’s name, reborn.
Chorus:
El Shaddai, the God who sees,
You change our names, You set us free.
From dust we rise, in You we stand,
You hold our names within Your hand.
Outro:
Bless the names You breathe anew,
Forever marked by truth in You.
Pray for believers to step into their new names and destinies in God’s covenant. May the God of covenant breathe destiny into your name and lead you into your promised inheritance.Spiritual Engagement
Reflection
Prayer Focus
Blessing
Surmon Notes
Sermon: From Abram to Abraham
Series: The Name Above All Names – Message 4
Theme: Identity, Covenant, and the Power of Divine Naming
Key Scripture: Genesis 17:4–5
Introduction: When God Changes Your Name
Every true encounter with God leaves us transformed. Sometimes subtly, other times dramatically—but always purposefully. And one of the most significant markers of that transformation in Scripture is a name change.
When God called Abram, He didn’t just give him a mission; He redefined his identity. “Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee” (Genesis 17:5). This change was not cosmetic. It was covenantal. It marked a shift from who he had been to who he was becoming.
The song “From Abram to Abraham” captures this sacred moment. It reminds us that when God speaks a name over us, He isn’t just calling us forward—He’s rewriting our legacy.
Point 1: God’s Covenant Rewrites Our Identity
Abram means “exalted father,” but Abraham means “father of many nations.” The addition of just a few letters represented the expansion of God’s vision for Abram’s life. What had once been a personal promise became a global calling.
Scripture tells us in Isaiah 62:2:
“Thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.”
God still renames people today. Not by erasing who they were—but by fulfilling who they were always meant to be.
Practical Application:
What promises of God have felt delayed in your life? Like Abram, have you walked years with a calling that seems unfulfilled? Know this: when the time of covenant fullness arrives, God confirms it with a renewed identity. Look again. The barren places in your life may soon be renamed fruitful.
Point 2: Divine Transformation Requires Surrender
Abraham’s transformation didn’t happen in a vacuum. It came at a cost. Genesis 17 is also where God commands circumcision—a symbol of cutting away the flesh to walk in the Spirit. Transformation and obedience are inseparable.
The lyrics declare:
“We turn from fear, we lay it down; Your grace replaces every crown.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 says:
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
To receive your new name, you must let go of the old one. That means laying down pride, fear, self-labels, and even past successes that have shaped your identity more than the Word of God.
Reflection Moment:
Take 30 seconds and ask the Holy Spirit:
What identity have I clung to that You never authored?
Where have I been resisting the full surrender that brings transformation?
Let the answer come. Sit with it. Then offer it back to Him.
Point 3: You Are Renamed to Represent
Abraham wasn’t renamed for personal glory. He was renamed to carry legacy. Likewise, when Yeshua gives you a new name, it’s not just for intimacy—it’s for representation.
“You hold our names within Your hand,” the chorus proclaims. That hand is nail-scarred. It’s the hand that holds our future, but also sends us out.
Revelation 2:17 reveals a beautiful truth:
“To him that overcometh… I will give a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.”
This name is intimate. Hidden. Eternal. But that name isn’t just about being loved—it’s about being sent. Abraham’s name change signaled a commissioning. So does yours.
You are not just renamed—you are reassigned.
Philippians 2:9–11 gives us our highest identity:
“God hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name…”
Our names are rooted in His. His glory becomes our authority.
Activation:
Who in your life is still living under a false identity?
What intercession can you offer to help call them into their God-given name?
Spend a moment praying prophetically for that person. Speak the opposite of the lie they’ve believed. Bless them with identity from heaven.
Conclusion: Rise, Renamed and Restored
The journey from Abram to Abraham is not just ancient history—it’s your present reality.
You are not overlooked.
You are not bound by past names or present fears.
You are not the sum of your failures.
You are who God says you are.
“Bless the names You breathe anew, forever marked by truth in You.”
Today, let Yeshua breathe His name over your life. Let Him call you out of limitation and into legacy. Let Him rename you.
And once you know who you are—go out and call others into theirs.
Prayer
Abba, You are the God who calls and the God who transforms.
Thank You that You know us by name—by the name You gave, not the one the world imposed.
Today we surrender every false label, every broken identity, and every fear that has held us back.
We receive our name in You—spoken by grace, sealed by covenant, and carried in love.
May we rise like Abraham—called, equipped, and ready.
Use us to call others home to their names, their destinies, their place in You.
In the name above all names—Yeshua our Messiah—we pray, amen.
Closing Charge
Beloved, rise in your new name. Walk in your covenant identity. And carry the authority of the One who called you from dust to destiny.
From Abram to Abraham… and now, from you—to who He’s always seen you becoming.
Podcast Script
Podcast Script: From Abram to Abraham
Episode Title: “When God Renames You”
*Inspired by the song “From Abram to Abraham” from the album The Name Above All Names
[Cue gentle intro music]
Hello beloved friends, worshippers, and fellow travelers in the Spirit. Welcome to today’s episode of Worship Deeper, where we lean in, listen close, and let the Word and Spirit guide us into truth, transformation, and intimacy with Yeshua.
I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Whether you’re walking your dog, driving in silence, or sitting still with a warm cup of tea, may this space become sacred ground—where the voice of God feels close, personal, and deeply life-giving.
Today’s episode is inspired by the powerful orchestral worship song, “From Abram to Abraham.” And I want to begin with this gentle reminder:
You are not who the world says you are. You are who God names you to be.
And when He renames you, everything changes.
The Invitation to Be Renamed
In Genesis 17:5, God says:
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.”
This was not a mere title change. It was a shift in identity, purpose, and legacy.
Abram meant “exalted father”—a noble name. But Abraham? “Father of many nations.” A prophetic destiny. A new chapter. A holy renaming.
And today, God still speaks new names over His children. Names written in grace, rooted in purpose, and released in love.
[Cue light instrumental swell]
When God Whispers a Name
This song reminds us that sometimes God’s voice isn’t thunderous. Sometimes it’s a whisper in the quiet place:
“You spoke a name, You spoke with love…”
Maybe today, you’re longing to hear that voice again. Not the noise of expectation or the labels of your past, but the voice of the One who formed you.
Let me ask you gently…
What name have you been living under that God never gave you?
Is it “Not enough”? “Too broken”? “Disqualified”?
God is not intimidated by your past. He sees your becoming. And He still renames dust into destiny.
Revelation 2:17 says:
“To the one who overcomes… I will give a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.”
That’s you. That’s your stone. That’s your name.
Transformation Requires Surrender
This journey from Abram to Abraham didn’t happen in a moment—it came with surrender. Genesis 17 is also where God introduced circumcision, a covenantal sign of consecration.
We often ask for breakthrough without giving God what’s in our hand.
But what if…
The old name won’t leave until you lay it down?
The new identity won’t come until the false one is surrendered?
[Pause. Let the Holy Spirit speak.]
As the lyrics declare:
“We turn from fear, we lay it down; Your grace replaces every crown.”
This is where transformation begins—not in striving, but in surrender.
Legacy Beyond the Label
Abraham’s new name wasn’t just for him—it was for nations.
What if your identity in Christ isn’t just about healing your story, but birthing someone else’s?
Who in your life is still waiting to be called by their true name?
This is the intercessor’s call—not just to be renamed, but to carry the authority to name others. To look at the forgotten and speak “Beloved.” To see the fearful and declare “Mighty in God.”
Philippians 2 reminds us that the highest name—Yeshua—is the source of all our names.
“At the name of Yeshua every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that He is Lord.”
When we live under His name, we walk in His authority.
[Cue instrumental build]
Prophetic Reflection
Let’s pause here. Breathe slowly.
What false label is the Holy Spirit asking you to release today?
What promise has been delayed because you’re still answering to the wrong name?
Who needs you to believe in their identity again?
Let these questions open a dialogue with the Lord right now.
Prayer
[Soft outro music begins]
Abba, El Shaddai, the God who sees…
You called Abram—and You still call us.
You renamed him Abraham—and You are still renaming us.
Today, we release every false label… every lie… every name that shame, failure, or fear tried to give us.
We receive the name You speak over us.
Call us again by the name written in Your book before the world began.
And through us, call others home—to hope, to promise, to purpose.
Let our lives echo the anthem of heaven:
“You change our names, You set us free.”
In the beautiful name of Yeshua, we pray,
Amen.
Thank you for joining me in today’s podcast.
May you rise in your true name—sealed by the Spirit, anchored in grace, and bold in calling.
And remember: the journey from Abram to Abraham… is the journey from identity to destiny. And it’s one you don’t walk alone.
Until next time, stay rooted in His name.
[Soft outro music fades out]
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