NAMES OF GOD / YHWH
Such a privilege to be here sharing one of the many
names for YHWH! It was very difficult to choose just one name because God has
shown Himself true in so many situations. As I live, I continue to learn
varying facets of Adonai. He is a Wonderful Counselor and The King of Heaven yet
His love cares about the most minute details of my seemingly insignificant
life..which is crazy talk because my life meant so much to Him that He
sacrificed Himself for me.
It was a great comfort to sit and study, read, and try
to digest His word this morning and into the afternoon. What I came away with
made me smile (giving me great comfort) and I hope what is shared is an equal
comfort to you.
Tonight, we are going to focus particularly on His
name: Sar Shalom which means Prince of Peace.
Traditionally when the term Prince of Peace is used,
we think of all things Christmas right! the beautiful story of redemption
begins, the lights, decorations and festive atmosphere turns most of us into
big kids. However, there is another scene that God has revealed Himself without
all the pageantry but with equal importance. Psalm 23 is our text. I encourage
you to refresh yourself with this timeless scripture.
King David (before he was king) spent a lot of time
alone tending to his father’s flock. In a typically dry and arid land. Someone
had prepared the ground, tilled it, worked it until it yielded lush green grass
and legumes which provided substance for the sheep.
Sheep are creatures of habit. They don’t eat or rest
easily. If it is not enough to drink then that becomes an issue; if there is
any threat, perceived or real, then that becomes a really big issue. So, the
Shepherd must apply purposeful effort so that his flock will rest, digest, and
reproduce. To be a successful herdsman diligent presence is key. It is a
requirement that the shepherd appear and be available to protect and care for
them. Any animal that spends most of its days outside will be prone to insects
such as fleas, bot-worms or something even worse. He must apply oil along with
other measures to ensure the sheep are not plagued with disease from these
nuisances. He is then rewarded with a sturdy healthy flock that will yield a
good profit for him. He has earned the trust and admiration (for lack of a
better word) of the sheep. Proof is when with just an appearance squabbles
usually cease and the sound of a contented heard fills the master’s ears.
Without such persistent care the sheep would be frazzled, uneasy and physically
reflecting poor upkeep. How does this relay to our Amazing Jesus? Simple:
· He
is our Good Shepherd.
· He
is Faithful to Feed His flock
o
I shall not want because He provides all
of my needs.
· He
leads us by His way.
o
Which allows us skittish sheep to rest (He
leads me by still waters)
Even when I pass (walk) thru a dark valley His rod
(guidance) and staff (protection) help me to not fear any evil because He is
with me. I am assured of His presence because He has gone ahead and prepared a
table before me, even in the face of my enemies (meaning I am prospering under
His care). My soul takes comfort knowing that one day I will dwell in the House
of the Lord Forever. I have joy, unspeakable joy, amid my trials and challenges
that have come (in some instances) to usher in a lesson for a new name of
Adonai.
How does this relate to peace?:
Peace breeds contentment.
Contentment leads to trust.
Trust leads to faith expansion.
Faith expansion leads to more works of obedience.
Obedience is an outward showing of love and admiration
of YHWH.
Which leads to testimonies and heart felt discussion
of why there is only One true and living God and He is worth serving.
I am at my close but if you get the chance to watch
The Chosen tv series that is being streamed. One of the questions asked of
Jesus was when He was going to make it all right. You know take away the
sufferings of the world? His answer was that He had come to show the world the
way and that in this life we will have hurts, disappointments, and brokenness but
that is far from the end. With His grace we will be able to weather our storms.
With His peace we will be able to smile despite of them.
Shalom
[1]NAME
DEFINITION
SCRIPTURE REFERNCE
ELOHIM
The strong, Creator GOD
Gen 1:1,2
JEHOVAH
LORD, MASTER and Relational GOD
Gen 2:4
ADONAI
Master over All
Deut 3:24
El Bethel
The God of the House of God
Gen 35:7
Elohim Chaseddi
The God of My Mercy
Ps 59:10
El Elohe Yisrael
The Mighty God of Israel
Gen 33:20
El Elyon
The Most High God
Dan 3:26
JEHOVAH IMMEKA
The Lord is with you
Judges 6:12
SAR SHALOM
Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6
JEHOVAH JIREH
The Lord Will Provide
Gen 22:14
JEHOVAH MACHSI
The Lord my refuge
Psalm 91:9
Jehovah Kanna Shemo
The Lord Whose Name is Jealous
Exodus 34:14
Jehovah Magen
The Lord my Shield
Deut 33:29
Jehovah Mauzzi
The Lord my Fortress
Jeremiah 16:19
PELEH YO’ETZ
Wonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:6
[1]
https://tonyevans.org/praying-and-pronouncing-the-names-of-god-page-2/
2. Keller Phillip
W., A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. P. 52-55, 100-101
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