Thursday, March 29, 2012

Today's Devotional brought to you by prayer warrior Michelle Simpson

Name Above All Names

Genesis 14:18  Common English Bible (CEB)

18 Now Melchizedek the king of Salem and the priest of El Elyon[a] had brought bread and wine,
 
 Genesis 16:13

13 Hagar named the LORD who spoke to her, “You are El Roi”[a] because she said, “Can I still see after he saw me?”[b]

Genesis 17:1
1 When Abram was 99 years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am El Shaddai.[a] Walk with me and be trustworthy.

Genesis 21:33
33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and he worshipped there in the name of the LORD, El Olam.[a]

Genesis 22:14

Darby Translation (DARBY)
14And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh; as it is said at the present day, On the mount of Jehovah will be provided.


Genesis 33:20 (CEB)
20 Then he set up an altar there and named it El Elohe Israel.

Exodus 17:15  Darby Translation (DARBY)
15And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi.

Isaiah 9:6  New King James Version (NKJV)

6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

As we look forward to remembering the glorious, triumphant entry of our Saviour Jesus into Jerusalem take time to reflect upon His character. By what name(s) has He revealed Himself to you? If you have clothes to wear, a roof over your head, food to eat, an income or a means of transportation He has revealed Himself to you as Jehovah Jireh, the LORD Who Provides. If you have received salvation you know Him as your Kinsman Redeemer and Saviour. If He has ever led the way into a battle in your life you know Him as Jehovah Nissi, The LORD my Banner. Have you or a loved one experienced healing, then you know Him as Jehovah Raphe, the God Who Heals, the Great Physician.

Today take time to worship God by adding to this list. Write in a journal or share in a comment below how God has revealed Himself to you and by what Names you have come to know Him by! Not only will you be encouraged and rejuevenated but you will encourage others as they see our El Shaddai, Almighty God, at work!

El Shaddai, Abba, Alpha and Omega, You are El Roi, the God Who Sees, You reach down from heaven to earth to touch and enrich our lives. You keep our feet from stumbling. You renew our strength. Today we look forward to Your triumphant return with great anticipation. We want to pave the way, just as they did in Jerusalem so many years ago, with shouts of praise to You for You alone are worthy! In the Name above all names, Jesus, amen!














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