God’s Name: El-Shaddai—God Almighty

God’s Name: El-Shaddai—God

Almighty

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said,
“I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’
Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life.”
Genesis 17:1 (NLT)

Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart
A Daily Adventure with 365 of His Names

Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately:

• El Shaddai in Hebrew means the all-sufficient God, God Almighty or the One Who is all-powerful.
• In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” God’s grace is all you need. El Shaddai is sufficient for you and for me.
• Meditate on the name, God Almighty. He is all powerful. He is sufficient for all that you need.
• What does it mean to you today, knowing He is all you need and His grace is enough?
• Thank and praise the Lord that He is God Almighty.

A Prayer for You:

El Shaddai, I’m so grateful that You are the all-sufficient God. You are all I need in every area of my life. Thank You that I can depend on You. Teach me to rely less on myself and more on You, God Almighty.

Blessings on you as you get to know God in new ways,

Gaylyn

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God’s Name: Carpenter’s Son

Carpenter’s Son

Tektonos Huios (Gk)

 They scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas.

Matthew 13:55 NLT

Excerpted  from 2031 Names of God: Transform Your Life as You Get to Know God in New Ways

Meditate on this name. Ask the Lord to reveal what He wants you to see from it today.

Do you long to know God better?  2031 Names of God is a simple, yet powerful book that will help you experience the fullness of your awesome God through His names revealed in his Word. You’ll come into God’s presence in new and fresh ways. Go to http://www.rrbooks.org/books/2031-names-of-godfor more information. 

“This wonderful collection of Names of our Lord that has been compiled by a special friend of my wife and me, Gaylyn Williams. You will find literally hundreds and hundreds of such descriptive expressions in Scripture in the pages that follow. Indeed, the author of this helpful guide has saved you countless hours in searching out these cherished expressions describing the nature and character of our Lord.”

—Dick Eastman, International President of Every Home for Christ

 

Blessings on you as you get to know God,

Gaylyn Williams, author of The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart: A Daily Adventure with 365 of His Names

Co-author of Never Do Fundraising Again: A Paradigm Shift from Donors to Lifelong Partners.   This is a great resource for any missionaries, short-term or long-term, who have to raise their support. Consider getting it as a Christmas gift!

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God’s Name: King of the Jews

basileus ioudaios (Greek)

Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross.

It read: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.”

John 19:19

Excerpted  from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart

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Steps On Your Journey To Know God More Intimately:

• Basileus means king. This is the second part to the title Pilate fastened on the cross after Jesus was hung there.
• The first part of this name reveals His humanity. The title King of the Jews shows His royalty, power and His authority.
• Pilate, a Gentile who didn’t believe in the Messiah, wrote this. Why do you think Pilate called Jesus the King of the Jews?
• Think about how Jesus is your king. What does that look like?
• Take some time today to remember what Jesus went through for you as He hung on the cross. Ask Him to open your eyes to understand more of what He endured and how much He loves you.

A Prayer For You:

Jesus, thank You for using a heathen ruler to remind me that You are both a human like me as well as being royalty—the King not only of the Jews, but also of the Universe. Help me to honor You and worship You as my King. Thank You for being willing to go to the cross to die for my sins so I can have hope, knowing I’ll live with You for eternity.

 

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Name of God: This Glorious and Awesome Name

 

From 2031 Names of God: Transform Your Life As You Get to Know God in New Ways

If you do not carefully follow all the words of this law, which are written in this book, and do not revere this glorious and awesome name—the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 28:58 NIV

Think about this name today. Ask the Lord to reveal what He wants you to see from it today.

Dick Eastman, International President of Every Home for Christ, said about 2031 Names of God:

“This wonderful collection of Names of our Lord that has been compiled by a special friend of my wife and me, Gaylyn Williams. You will find literally hundreds and hundreds of such descriptive expressions in Scripture in the pages that follow. Indeed, the author of this helpful guide has saved you countless hours in searching out these cherished expressions describing the nature and character of our Lord.”

Blessings on you as you get to know God,

Gaylyn Williams, author of Overflowing Hope for Singles: 31 Devotional Studies to Encourage You

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God’s Name: Desire of Our Hearts

Desire of Our Hearts

Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,
we wait for you;
your name and renown
are the desire of our hearts.
My soul yearns for you in the night;
in the morning my spirit longs for you.
When your judgments come upon the earth,
the people of the world learn righteousness.

Isaiah 26:8-9 NIV

Tomorrow is Christmas. It is so easy to forget the reason we are celebrating. It’s Jesus’ birthday. Think about why Jesus came. The God of the Universe came to earth as a baby, because He loved you and me. Let that amazing fact impact you today and tomorrow. Talk about that with your family or friends as you sit down to share a meal together.

Meditate on this name today. Ask the Lord to show you what He wants you to see from it.

How is Jesus the desire of your heart? If He’s not, consider what you may need to do.

Blessings on you,

Gaylyn Williams, co-author of The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart: A Daily Adventure with 365 of His Names  and All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go, Solutions to De-Stressing Your Life, Recover Your Sanity

Excerpted from 2031 Names of God: Transform Your Life as You Get to Know God in New Ways
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