“Names tell stories, most of all the name which is above all other names, the name of Jesus. In his name I am called to live. His name has become my house, my dwelling place, my refuge, my ark. His name has to start telling the story of being born, growing up, growing old, and dying—revealing a God who loved us so much that he sent his only child to us.”
~ Henri Nouwen
Names are important. We all enjoy it when someone remembers our name and calls us by name. God has so many names. Here are just a few (with their definitions) that are listed in the bible.
El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty), El Elyon (The Most High God), Adonai (Lord, Master), Yahweh (Lord, Master), and El Olam (The Everlasting God). It clearly takes more than one name to even begin to describe the nature of our amazing God. And, just like us, He surely is pleased when we call upon Him, when we call Him by name.
Abba, Father, thank you for sharing some of your names and your attributes with us. Help me to recognize you, and call on your name, not in vain, but in honor, respect and love.
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