Devotionals on the different names and meanings in which God revealed himself to his people
The pursuit of comfort becomes unhealthy when we embrace a self-absorbed lifestyle that continually seeks ease and avoids any and every risk. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Sometimes we feel ashamed or anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or sad. And often we feel such things when we shouldn’t, such as guilt over something that wasn’t our fault, or anxiety about an imaginary problem. “The
You may not be Jewish, and you may not be in the shadow of the valley of death. Even so, the Rock of Israel is your Rock. He’s the only sure foundation in life. “The
When Moses was called by God to lead the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt, he asked the LORD a great question: How should I respond when people ask me what Your name is?
In time, God became known to the Hebrew people as Yahweh, a name found more than 6,800 times in the Old Testament and translated into English as “LORD” or “Jehovah.” “The LORD is my strength
God is known as the God of grace (literally, the God of “undeserved favor”). What does such unmerited blessing look like in a person’s life? “The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full
God, in His grace, raised up a leader named Eliakim to replace Shebna. God drove Eliakim “into a firm place” of power so that everything could hang off him. But Eliakim’s position was only temporary
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
The apostle Paul wrote, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). “Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the