Zed Akora Kanoti

Mister ZAK,

As you already know, the first fruit of our womb is Zoli and then your senior Zima. We were looking for another Z name in your case. The ceremony of naming you is one we approach thoughtfully, as it is the first gift we participate in giving you.

"Zed" dropped in and sounded cool. We were nearly reserving this for the last born (we are hoping for four arrows in the quiver), but God has his ways and you might be the last, or better still your maker will still provide an even cooler name/s. Anyway, it got stamped once Zed’s translation returned “God is just.” God is the standard of justice! Whatever He does, whether we understand it or not, is perfectly impartial, unbiased, ethical, and moral. In all situations, He will uphold His love, redemption, restoration, and even judgment.

We also considered "Akora" (God is sovereign). A couple of scripture texts (Psalm 135:6, 115:3 33:11) stood out, but Daniel 4:35 captures this best: “Akora Nk’oku arikwenda | God does whatever he wishes.”

And as always, Kanoti, your grandfather’s rich and unique name—directly translated as "Ka’money"—which i convince you, is now referenced to Deuteronomy 8:18: “Remember the Lord your God, who gives you strength to make more than money - wealth.”

So, we will always look at you, Zed Akora Kanoti, and every other gift or situation in life as a just (Zed) and perfect gift (Akora) from our Maker, shaped to help us thrive here (Kanoti), soli Deo gloria.

Love, Papa & Maa  

22.06.2024

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