Let God Work in Your Life

Below is my blessing and prayer for you today. I have added references at the end. Just after, I have added a few encouraging verses.

 

Many times, in the Bible, God tells us to call on His name (1). Have you ever considered that we serve someone whose name is not God; God is His title of True Authority. He has many names, which reveal His character. But, His most personal and intimate name is Jehovah (Yahweh in Hebrew). When you see LORD (all capital) in the Bible, this is in reference to Jehovah or Yahweh. At one point in church history, they were so afraid of taking God's name in vain that they stopped using His name and instead used LORD.

 

Early in my Bible studies, I would often pause when reading the command to use God's Holy name to call on Him or to use His name to trust in Him because I felt there was more to His name than just distinguishing Him by a capital G verses a lower case g - God vs. god (as seen when discussing those in myths).

 

As I researched and found pastors, churches, as well as Bibles that restored Jehovah or Yahweh's name, I felt further excited; what a blessing to have Jehovah's name on us! So, whether this resonates strongly, has been something you have heard before but haven't considered, this is your first time, or sounds like wordplay, know through the qualities of Jehovah's Holy name, we are invited to meet the fullness of His character (2). Jehovah is the True, Living God, who loves us, does not change, keeps His promises, has expectations of us, and wants to have a relationship with us (3).

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God told Moses to direct Aaron to use the words in the box below to bless His people with His name. In Numbers 6:27, He specifically says, “So whenever they use my name to bless the Israelites, I will bless them.” There is power in God's name. I remember in school; I had a handful of teachers that I respectfully used their names; they allowed it and encouraged it. As part of their mentoring, they allowed us, the students, to form a friendship with them.

 

The Israelites were broken and far from perfect, but God wanted to show His love and encourage them to seek His approval (4). Peace from our Living, Loving, True God is one of the many blessings He provides to us. When we love Jehovah God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we are blessed beyond measure (5).

 

Dear Heavenly Father, Jehovah,

We are far from perfect, and yet you call us and love us. Please shape our hearts, souls, and minds so we can act with all our strength. Thank you for guiding, loving, and blessing us even amid the broken of life's messes. Please teach us to receive more guidance from Your Holy Spirit.

In Jesus's Holy Name,

Amen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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These are not exhaustive, there are many more that would apply. But here are a few places to consider support for these statements.

(1) Numbers 6:27, Isaiah 52:6, Exodus 6:2, Zephaniah 3:9, Psalm 102:15

(2) Psalm 83:18, Psalm 68:4-6, Psalm 8, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 33:21

(3) True, Living God = Hebrews 4:12, John 17:3, 1 John 5:20, Jeremiah 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:18

     God loves us = John 3:16, John 10:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 5:7, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Ephesians 3:17-19, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 86:15, 1 John 4:7-8

     God does not change = Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 102:27

     God keeps His promises = 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Joshua 21:43-45, 1Kings 8:56

     God has expectations = Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 3:11,14, & 17, Luke 6:35-49. James 4:6-10

     God wants to have a relationship with us = Romans 1:19-20, 2 Corinthians 1:3-6, 21-22, Revelation 3:20, James 4:8, John 13:34-35  

(4) Numbers 6:22-27

(5) We should love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength = Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:37, Mark 12:30, Deuteronomy 6:5

     When we call on God, we are blessed beyond measure = Philippians 4:19,1 Peter 5:10, John 1:16, Matthew 7:7-8, Ephesians 3:20-21, Isaiah 40:28-31, Jeremiah 10:6, 1 Kings 8:58