God Names | Devotional

Delve into the richness of biblical scriptures as we explore the significance of God's various names, providing daily reflections and prayers for a deeper understanding of your faith journey.

David was no stranger to betrayal. Saul, the king he served with loyalty and distinction, hunted David for years—seeking to kill him! Later in life, David’s own son tried to steal his throne.

Companies eventually pass from one owner to another. Whether it’s a family business passed down from one generation to the next, or a larger corporation snatching up a rival, such transactions typically result in uncertainty.

Government agencies are lenient regarding impurities in our food supply. For example, in peanut butter there may be thirty or more insect fragments and one or more rodent hairs per 100 grams. Shocking, isn’t it?

The Old Testament (except for a few Aramaic chapters in the books of Ezra, Jeremiah, and Daniel) is written entirely in Hebrew. Hebrew is a beautiful language with rich words that often contain nuances our English versions can’t convey.


The encouraging story of Hagar is for everyone who’s ever felt invisible. Everything changed for this Egyptian servant when she was given by her barren mistress, Sarai, to Abram in order to conceive an heir for him.

It’s not hard to see the appeal. Rocks are solid, protective and durable, long-lasting and strong. A giant rock (think “Gibraltar”) symbolizes everything we wish we had in life: steady beliefs, security, a solid marriage, firm finances, a stable job, and enduring friendships.

God told seventy-five-year-old Abram that he and his wife, Sarai, would at last become parents. Eleven years later, with the nursery still empty, Abram and Sarai decided to “help” God keep his promise by fathering a son with Sarai’s servant girl Hagar. God, however, had other plans.

The Hebrews used the term heaven in three ways. First, it was the name they gave earth’s atmosphere (Psalm 77:17). Second, it was used to refer to the stars in space (Psalm 8:3). Third, it was regarded as the place where God dwells (Psalm 103:19). By using the name “God of heaven,” the psalmist gave great honor to God.

“He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”
Deuteronomy 32:4

The fifth book of the Bible, the last book of the Pentateuch, is Deuteronomy. It’s an elegant piece of writing—equal parts history, warning, challenge, and theology lesson.

Once settled in that land, God’s desire was for His people to experience peace and rest. How fitting that Joshua’s name in Hebrew is Yeshua, which means, “Yahweh is salvation.”

If you have children, think of the endearing nicknames you’ve called them. Or think of the pet names your parents used to call you. Now consider the depth of the love behind them. We humans are not the only ones to use affectionate nicknames.

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?

Professional athletes aren’t loyal to teams. And team owners aren’t loyal to cities! We live in a culture full of fickle shoppers, job hoppers, and spouse swappers. Whatever happened to reliability and loyalty?

Just as important as realizing you have a need, is knowing where to turn for help. How happy we are when friends point us in the direction of a good doctor, a crackerjack lawyer, a competent accountant, or a dependable and fair repairman.

We often use introductions as opportunities to tell people about ourselves. Within a fraction of a second, we decide what we want a person to know about us, and we convey some of that information through our introduction.


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