Where Did You Find God Today?

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. (Psalm 20:7)

Names are important. They are how we are identified. Our name makes us distinct in a crowd. The next time you are served by a person at the cash register, bank, or in a restaurant, call them by name and watch their face light up.

If you are a parent you probably didn’t name your child randomly. The name you chose had a reason. Some of us have names with special meanings. Maybe the name itself means something like faithful, or loyal or trustworthy. Perhaps it is the name of a beloved ancestor or relative. Or even an event.

Some names are special, like Daddy, Nana, Grandpa, Mom. They describe our relationship with that person.

Many people may share your name, but that doesn’t make it less yours. When your family or friends speak your name, they are thinking of only you–who you are and what you mean to them.

When we call upon the name of the Lord, and we trust in His name, what does that mean? It means we realize He is who He says He is. More than that, we believe it with all our hearts. We rely on it.

In the New Testament, His name is Jesus (God saves), Messiah, Redeemer, The Truth, The Way, the Bread of Life, the Son of Man, the Perfect Lamb who takes away sin. One day His name will be on all lips as they bow and proclaim Jesus as Lord (Philippians 2:9-11).

God has many names in the Old Testament, too—most of them describing His attributes. Here is a list:

• El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
• El Elyon (The Most High God)
• Adonai (Lord, Master)
• Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
• Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)
• Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
• Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)
• Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)
• Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
• Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
• El Olam (The Everlasting God)
• Elohim (God)
• Qanna (Jealous)
• Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)
• Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace)
• Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) (taken from https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/misc/name_god.cfm)

Which one means the most to you right now? Do you need to know He will provide, bring peace, heal, or shepherd you? Do you need to be reminded that He is Almighty, or that He is there and He cares?

Tuck this list away in your Bible. The next time you pray, call upon the name of the Lord that relates to your situation so you can be reminded who He is and will always be.

And never forget He knows you by your name as well. Why? You matter to Him (Isaiah 43:1). You are His precious creation.

May that bring you strength and comfort.