Christopher D. Hudson

The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through

I Am. The meaning is powerful, even when translated into English. To say “I am” means “I exist.” But as a name, it also suggests timelessness, self-sufficiency, changelessness. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who

“God as our shield” is a mighty idea, one that becomes even more precious when we couple it with God’s other attributes. “We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our

In the Bible, we also see another expert in seeking and finding refuge. David often hunkered down in caves to avoid inclement weather or to hide from the murderous King Saul. “God is our refuge

Israel’s God set Himself apart by identifying Himself as the “God who saves” (El-Moshaah). What could be more meaningful to any human anywhere than escaping death? “Our God is a God who saves; from the

One of the great titles of God is “the Holy One of Israel.” It’s a name that tells us a lot about our Maker, and a name worth exploring. “This is what the Lord says—your

The Hebrew slaves were delivered from Egyptian slavery into a land flowing with milk and honey. “He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take

During a dark time in Israel’s history, Gideon was able to lead his people in defeating the enemy Midianites. After experiencing victory, Gideon felt great peace. “So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there

Thankfully, our God is El Nahsah, “the God who forgives.” We first see indications of this in Genesis 3:15. “Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished

According to David, God is the Friend who lifts our head. David knew what it was to be depressed and overwhelmed. He understood sadness and grief. He was familiar with guilt, shame, and pain. “But