There is a lot of "God talk" these days. Politicians, movie stars, and celebrities freely profess faith in God, but I wonder who the "God" is that they believe in?
The One true God, creator of all, is called by several names. He is most accurately called the I Am and Yahweh, but these are not His only names. He is called by two specific names in Genesis 16 and 17 which are very descriptive of Him.
Hagar, handmaid of Sarai through whom is born Abraham's son, Ishmael, encounters the living God and calls Him by the name, "Elroi", which means, "the God who sees".
Genesis 17:1 records another name that God identified Himself with to Abraham:
"Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless."
"God Almighty" is El Shaddai in the Hebrew language. By this title He indicates that He, Yahweh, is the God above all gods; the mightiest of all so-called gods.
If we are to truly worship our Creator, it's important that we know as much about Him as possible. Knowing His personal name, Yahweh, is important, and it should be spoken with the utmost respect and awe, as did the Jewish people in ancient times. But it is also very helpful to know the many other names that our Father is called by, such as Elroi and El Shaddai. These descriptive names reveal His unique qualities, which expands our appreciation and awe of Him.
Jesus' key purpose was to reveal the One true God to us (Luke 10:22). He essentially puts a "face" on the invisible God (Colossians 1:15) and allows us to come into the Father's presence to bask in His greatness and glory.
The El Shaddai called upon Abraham to "walk before Me, and be blameless". That same call extends to each of us. If we would know Him we must walk in the same direction with Him and be complete; people of integrity, as blameless literally means.
My appreciation grows when I more fully realize that the One true God is "God Almighty" (El Shaddai) and "the God Who sees" (Elroi). There is nothing and no one greater and there is no other god who truly sees all.
Amidst all the "God talk" these days it's only fair to ask, "Who is this God that you speak of?" My God is Abraham's God - Elroi and El Shaddai. He is the God of Jesus my Lord, who reveals Him to me.
May our understanding, appreciation and awe of the Incomparable One grow today.
Steve
The One true God, creator of all, is called by several names. He is most accurately called the I Am and Yahweh, but these are not His only names. He is called by two specific names in Genesis 16 and 17 which are very descriptive of Him.
Hagar, handmaid of Sarai through whom is born Abraham's son, Ishmael, encounters the living God and calls Him by the name, "Elroi", which means, "the God who sees".
Genesis 17:1 records another name that God identified Himself with to Abraham:
"Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless."
"God Almighty" is El Shaddai in the Hebrew language. By this title He indicates that He, Yahweh, is the God above all gods; the mightiest of all so-called gods.
If we are to truly worship our Creator, it's important that we know as much about Him as possible. Knowing His personal name, Yahweh, is important, and it should be spoken with the utmost respect and awe, as did the Jewish people in ancient times. But it is also very helpful to know the many other names that our Father is called by, such as Elroi and El Shaddai. These descriptive names reveal His unique qualities, which expands our appreciation and awe of Him.
Jesus' key purpose was to reveal the One true God to us (Luke 10:22). He essentially puts a "face" on the invisible God (Colossians 1:15) and allows us to come into the Father's presence to bask in His greatness and glory.
The El Shaddai called upon Abraham to "walk before Me, and be blameless". That same call extends to each of us. If we would know Him we must walk in the same direction with Him and be complete; people of integrity, as blameless literally means.
My appreciation grows when I more fully realize that the One true God is "God Almighty" (El Shaddai) and "the God Who sees" (Elroi). There is nothing and no one greater and there is no other god who truly sees all.
Amidst all the "God talk" these days it's only fair to ask, "Who is this God that you speak of?" My God is Abraham's God - Elroi and El Shaddai. He is the God of Jesus my Lord, who reveals Him to me.
May our understanding, appreciation and awe of the Incomparable One grow today.
Steve
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