Hidden Names of God

From the rising of the sun to its going down, the Lord’s name is to be praised. ---Psalm 113:3

For the last twelve devotions, I have given you names of God that reflect His character. Character means a distinctive quality. Each name we looked at had just one facet of God’s character. And although I shared only twelve names, you can see that God is not just a single name that you gloss over but a multi-faceted God that can attend to your every need. God is like a cut diamond with all those different faces but on one diamond.

When King David looked over his life as a shepherd, he reflected upon God’s wonderful attributes. He wrote it in a beautiful word picture in the 23rd Psalm. Let’s look at the whole 23rd Psalm and see how God shows his character:

The Lord is my Shepherd = Jehovah Rohe
I shall not want = Jehovah Jirah, the Lord Our Provider
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters, = El Shaddai, The Almighty God
He restores my soul = Jehovah Rophe, The Lord Who Heals
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake = Jehovah Tsid Kenu, The Lord our Righteousness
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, = Jehovah Nissi, The Lord My Banner
I will fear no evil = Jehovah Shaloam, The Lord Our Peace
For You are with me = Jehovah Shammah, The Lord Is There
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me = Jehovah Shaloam
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies = Adonai, the Master
My cup runs over
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life = Jehovah Tsebaoth, The Lord of Hosts
For I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever = Kingdom of God
AMEN

When we know the character of God, we should have no fear or anxiety. Think of young David. As a youthful shepherd he was anointed to be the king of a nation. But that didn’t happen for over a decade. He had to patiently wait. Life went on and he found himself in the house of King Saul who became so jealous of him that he wanted to kill him. David was running for his life, hiding in caves. But God had a plan for his life and that was to be the King of Israel. David lost his wives and families to the enemy, but he was still destined to be King.

David had his friends and devoted followers want to kill him because of circumstances they found themselves in. He had to pretend he was insane while he found refuge in the camp of the enemy. No one believed he would become King. But David found himself recalling how God was faithful to him as a shepherd boy. He looked at his rod where he had recorded the victories that God walked with him through.

How about you? Do you have a dream, has God given you a vision, have you been anointed to do something for the Kingdom of God? Then do not fear. God is with you, He has gone before you, He will be your shield. Step out of your comfort zone and do what God has called you to do.

Confession: Many times I have felt I should do something for you, Lord, but I have resisted because I have been fearful of the unknown. I want to be like David and remember that your character is multi-faceted and can help me no matter what my circumstance. Help me to be ever mindful of your incredible ability to walk with me and be all I need.