Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Name of God in Praise


Praising God does not have to be long or complicated.  We do not have to be particularly eloquent.  One word will do, if that word leads us to think of Him, and His nature. 
Often, the Old Testament believers honored God by giving him names—one or two words which expressed a portion of His divine nature.  Some of those names were

Yahweh—He who is
Elohim—Strong One
El Shaddai--God Almighty
El Elyon—God Most High
El Olam—God Eternal
El Rophe—The Lord is your healer
El Roi—Lord of Seeing
Yahweh Yirah—God will provide
Yahweh Nissi--God is my banner
Yahweh Shalom—God is my peace
Yahweh Sabaoth—God of hosts
Attiq Yomin (Aramaic)--Ancient of Days
El Zur--God our Rock
El-berith--God of the Covenant
Yeshua—Savior (Jesus is the Greek form)
He is also identified by adjectives, defining who he is, including
Mighty One, Holy One, Judge, Deliverer, Redeemer, Shield, Strength, Righteous One, our Rock. "our King,” our Father, the First and the Last

Praising God does not have to be elaborate.  Just name Him, who He is, and Who He is to us. 
Take five minutes and in one or two words, name as many attributes of God as you can.
“A Mighty Fortress is our God”
Oh Lord, you who are, who has always been and always will beYou who are ancient of days, who provide, who are almighty
Who is my rock, my Father, my Savior, my judge, my deliverer, redeemer, my king, my protector, my strength,  The First and the Last.  My Jesus, my Lord, my God
In all your many names I praise you.
 Amen.

 

Hymns
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” Music Lyrics
A Mighty Fortress is our God:  Music Lyrics
Psalms 105

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