Jesus, in calling His disciples, gave unique names to a select few. Among them, He named James the son of Zebedee and John his brother as Boanerges, which translates to 'Sons of Thunder.' This distinctive title sets them apart, alongside Simon, whom He called Peter. The reason Christ chose to rename only these three remains a point of curiosity, especially for James and John with their striking designation. Regarding the title 'Sons of Thunder,' their reaction in a particular incident sheds light on its possible origin. When a Samaritan village rejected Jesus, James and John, filled with indignation, asked Him if they should call down lightning from heaven to destroy the villagers. Their fervent response, though misguided, highlights a zealous and powerful nature. Jesus rebuked them, indicating that their spirit in that moment was not aligned with God's. This episode suggests why He might have named them so, capturing their intense and fiery disposition at that time.

Jesus gave the surname Boanerges, translated as Sons of Thunder, to James and John, the sons of Zebedee, reflecting their fervent zeal. This zeal is evident in an episode where they took offense on behalf of their Lord, though their passion was misdirected and destructive. Another instance revealing their thunderous nature is their request, either through their mother Salome or themselves, to sit at His right and left hand in the Kingdom, possibly showing ambition or a deep dedication to serve Christ. James is described as resolute, vigorous, and active, while John is contemplative and intuitive, both being men of action ready to meet challenges. Thunder, with its terrifying power and association with the voice of God in Scripture, underscores their potential as powerful proclaimers of His message. When Christ called them Sons of Thunder, He may have been shaping them to become voices of God, their witness proclaiming His way for centuries.

We as Gods called-out saints must show leadership through personal integrity, humility and Christlike meekness or gentleness. Whether we are called to welcome others, speaking truthfully, keeping commitments, or guarding or own speech, credibility flows from consistent daily actions, Our Lord and Savior Christ is the perfect model: strong, though meek; surrendered totally to God as well as others' good. Imitating Christ consists of appropriating virtues such as kindness, humility, patience, moral courage, and unity of spirit. If we practice courtesy, sincerity, and adamantly avoid pride, we avoid worldly distractions, practicing pure speech which edifies rather than tear down. In this age of hostility, god's people should emulate Abraham Lincoln's restraint in anger, putting hot letters in a metaphorical cooler rather than send them. We need to listen well , respond to corrections, keep promises ,set expectations clearly, and perpetually seek understanding. The Apostle Paul admonishes us ( I Corinthians 14) that our spoken words must be distinct and edifying, resembling notes from a well -played musical instrument. Leaders must strive to be truthful, loyal, quick to repent, and continually motivated by unconditional love. The harsh zeal demonstrated by James and John must yield to Christ's peaceable, merciful spirit. Ultimately, as God's chosen saints, we should reflect Christ's humility in Philippians 2,placing the concerns of others over self, practicing moral strength as well as gentleness, thereby making every relationship a testimony of God's love.