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“If
you want to know God, you must be willing to have your heart broken as His
was.” That would be me I thought. My heart was already broken. The challenges
our family faced during a turbulent, stormy season threatened to tear us apart.
I needed to hear those challenging words from the minister and I left the
chapel that day with a desperate heart cry...“Lord I want to know You”.
A couple of days later, I stood in a
bookstore staring at a book. The beautiful floral cover caught my attention—the
title captured my heart. There it was…. The very prayer I had prayed;
“Lord I Want to Know You”–Kay Arthur.
Hope
soared as I opened the pages to the *book and ministry that literally changed
my life and the life of my family. Within its pages I found the place to run for
comfort, hope, and encouragement. I also found a Secret and Sheltered Place…a
Place of Security and Peace…and a Place of Protection and Promise. Finally I
found a Shield of Truth that continues to guard my heart and protect my mind.
To
God be the Glory! I am so grateful for the things He has done in my life and
the life of those who call on His name.
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What
a joy to continue our study of Psalm 91 with my dear friend Jamie Britt. Last
week, Jamie blessed our hearts as she shared about “A Sheltered Place”…under the shadow of God’s Wings (See last week’s
post).
This
week we dig a little deeper into this classic psalm written down that we may
learn to know God in a deeper way.
Moses
the man of God, and David the man after God’s own heart, called out to God in
the deserts of their days—when they needed protection from predators, pandemic
diseases and plagues. They knew His promises and they revealed His character as
they spoke and wrote about His name.
Reading from Psalm 91: 3-4 (New Life
Version).
A. It
is He Who:
1. takes you away from the trap,
2. and from the killing sickness.
3. He will cover you with His wings,
4. and under His wings you
will be safe.
B. He
is faithful like:
1. a safe
covering
2. and a strong wall
These verses record just a few of the promises and
attributes of God. There are more to
come, but today let’s focus on the Hebrew names of God in this chapter.
Who
is the He who promises all the
benefits above? This psalm speaks of just four of the Hebrew names of God.
1. God—El-ohim, Creator
In
the beginning God created the heavens and earth
(Genesis 1:1).
2. God Most High—El-Elyon, Sovereign Ruler of the Universe
The LORD has established His throne in
heaven, and His
kingdom rules over all (Psalm 103:19).
3. Almighty God— El-Shaddai, Powerful Breasted One
I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to
Jacob as El-Shaddai—'God Almighty' (Exodus 6:3a).
4. LORD—YHWH-Jehovah, Self- Existing One
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust,
and not be afraid:
for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He
also is
become my salvation (Isaiah 12:2).
Where do you run when the stormy seasons of life threaten you
and the ones you love? Have you found that place of security and rest under the shadow
of El-Shaddai-s wings?
Jamie and I would love you to leave your comment below.
If you have yet to experience the overshadowing love of God, I
encourage you to call out His Name. To learn more about how God manifested His
love towards all who call on Him, click here How To Have Peace With God .
Jamie, that’s all I have to share today. Do you have any thoughts or a
prayer you’d like to leave with us today?
Jamie writes:
Glenda, All I can say about this post is wow! I needed this today myself!
Jamie’s
prayer: Father, thank You for giving us that sheltered secure place to run to
during times
of distress and trouble. When the storms of life come so suddenly, we feel as
though we're sinking. Thank You for showing us that if David…. who was a man
after Your own heart could run and seek refuge from you Lord, so can we. Thank
You for giving us that access to not only come to you… but to come boldly. Help
us run to…and not away from You in our time of need. In Jesus Name, Amen.
*To
learn more about the book “Lord, I want to know You”, and the ministry behind
the book, contact http://www.precept.org
Glenda
Mills was deeply involved for many years in women’s ministry; teaching, training,
mentoring, and encouraging women to find their identity and purpose through an
ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ. She loves to encourage others to seek
truth for themselves as they learn to study the Bible inductively. Mother
of two, and grandmother of six, Glenda enjoys life in her autumn years, with
her husband Dave, on top of a mountain in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
