a mighty God

I have a confession to make -- when I first started studying the names of God, I kind of wanted to rush past this one simply to get to the other names.  I felt this one was too broad.  Of course He is the God who created it all ... duh!  

But when I sat with this name, studied more, and really thought about what it means -- that the God who saved me and lives in me is the One who created  E V E R Y T H I N G  ... then, WOW, how very grateful I am -- and so humbled by my first instinct to rush through.

It was Ann's words from Praying the Names of God that gave me a new perspective of my Lord and this world we live in.  (thank you Ann!)

"A mighty God could have created a world quite different from the one we know.  It could have had perpetually dark skies, grass hurt to walk on, dogs that couldn't be housebroken, and people incapable of love. Have you ever wondered why the world you take for granted is often so stunningly beautiful? So pleasant to live in? Why the people around you are capable of so much kindness?" Ann Spangler, Praying the Names of God

Let's pause today and just marvel at His creation. And what this world says about our Creator. 

Creation is a reflection

of our Creator...

intricate

intelligent

peaceful

merciful

loving

kind

holy

unwavering

resilient

Thank you, Elohim, for Your creation. Please forgive me for the many times I've taken for granted all You have done for us in creating such a beautiful, loving, peaceful and resilient world.  Please let me always find You in nature. As Paul says in Roman 1:20 -- "For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities -- His eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made ..." Amen

 

Elohim - mighty Creator

 

Elohim is the first name of God to appear in the Bible.  It shows up in the very first sentence of the Bible. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth."

When we speak the name of Elohim, we are reminding ourselves that He created it all.  I love to cherish this word deep in my heart to bring peace -- remembering God's creative power and His sovereignty over everything.  

What problem could I have that He cannot solve? 

When life overwhelms me.  When I feel inadequate to solve whatever mess I have seen to have gotten myself into, I close my eyes and just whisper quietly in my soul, Elohim.  

Elohim (You created it all)
Elohim (You are amazing and powerful)
Elohim (Your creativity and knowledge and intelligence in creating one single flower is multiplied by infinity because You created everything)!!!

When we whisper Elohim, when we acknowledge He is the creator, sovereign over all -- we are worshipping our Lord. 

The names of God are prayers and worship.