Yahweh Sabaoth

 

    Yahweh Sabaoth (YHWH Tze-va'ot or tze-vah-oth) is also called Jehovah Sabaoth is יהוה צבאות in Hebrew.  It means "Lord of Host" or "Lord of Armies".  Yahweh is God and Sabaoth is armies or host.  It is in the Bible over 285 to signify God's authority over every person and spiritual being.  It is used to highlight his power in battle.  He is the commander of the heavenly army.  

    Yahweh Sabaoth was used by Moses to give the people courage.  He reminded them that God stands in battle with His people and will fight for you.  There is no reason to lose yourself to fear.  Instead trust God to do the impossible.  Moses was talking about actual battle, but when Hannah cried out to Yahweh Sabaoth it was for spiritual battle.  

    Spiritual battle shows up in all sorts of forms.  It is not always doubt, not being able to focus, or the obvious.  Sometimes spiritual warfare comes from people, the church, or a line of events.  It is anything that hinders your growth or ability to place God first even when you are trying.  The only way through is to be open to Yahweh Sabaoth.  Do not give into what the world says is the solution even though it probably seems simpler.  

    You call out to Yahweh Sabaoth in prayer when you going through a conflict or distressing time.  It is a good name to use when you are in the midst of spiritual warfare to recognize God's omnipotence, your defender, and as your fortress.  You pray because you know He is in the battle with you no matter how complicated, stressful, or hard it may be.  Do not get overwhelmed to the point you give up hope.  Instead trust God to fight for you.

Exodus 14:13-14, 1 Samuel 1:3-11, 17:45-47, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 6:5, & Romans 8:31-34

El Elyon

 

    El Elyon (el el-YAWN) is אֵל עֶלְיוֹן in Hebrew.  It means "The Most High God" or "God Most High".  El is God.  Elyon is highest, topmost, or upper.  The name represents God's supreme authority and majesty over Heaven and Earth.  El Elyon holds sovereignty as the creator of everything.  His power is more supreme than anything else.

    El Elyon was first used by Melchizedek when he blessed Abraham.  Melchizedek was the king of Salem and the great high priest.  He blessed Abram (Abraham) to defeat Abram's enemies.  In return Abram offered Melchizedek a tithe of what he had, but he would not accept.  The glory of the won battle went to El Elyon.  They only recognized their roles in the victory.

    When you pray using El Elyon you are submitting to God's authority.  Calling out to El Elyon is a call for action.  You give Him your trust to take care of whatever is going on in your life.  You are agreeing to do things His way even if it is not what you initially wanted to do.  When you submit to His authority it changes your perspective.  You are going to El Elyon for shelter, redemption, or humility.  He will be your fortress of security.  Al you have to do is believe an call out.

Genesis 14:17-24, Psalm 9:1-2, 47:1-4, 57:1-3, 78:32-39, 91, Daniel 4:17-34, & Acts 16:16-17

El Shaddai Part 2

 

    El Shaddai (el shad dai) is אֵל שַׁדַּי in Hebrew.  It was translated to into Roman as Ēl Šadday, then Latin as Deus Omnipotens. In arabic it is إله الشديد which translates to ʾIlāh Ash-Shadīd by the Romans.  It means "Lord God Almighty", "All Powerful", or "The All Sufficient God".  This name represents God's strength, power, and desire to meet your needs.  El Shaddai is your foundation of hope.  

    El Shaddai was first used by Abraham when he was 99 years old.  God came to Abraham calling Himself El Shaddai. It was used when they made a covenant of faith and fruitfulness.  God gave Abraham and Sarah their son when they were both closer to 100 than the normal child baring years.  God made a promise and He kept it.  He just never said when He would provide it.  His timing sometimes is the reminder that nothing is impossible with Him.  

    When you pray using the name El Shaddai it is when you need to see a miracle.  Things in life may be stagnant, mundane, or just hard.  You need something to reinforce your faith that God is there and that He is listening.  When things seem impossible sometimes you need a little encouragement from God that you are on the right path and that He will make a way through.  You can put your hope in Him.  

Genesis 17:1-8, Psalm 131, Romans 4:16-17, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, & Revelations 4:7-8

Ruach HaKodesh

 

    Ruach HaKodesh (roo-akh hah-KO-desh) is רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ in Hebrew.  This is the name for the Holy Spirit as part of the trinity.  It means Holy Spirit, Divine One, or Spirit of the Holiness.  Ruach is spirit, wind, or breath.  HaKodesh is the holy or holiness.  God and Jesus have masculine names, but Ruach HaKodesh is feminine in Hebrew which makes it different from the others, yet the church still refer the Holy Spirit as he/him.

    Ruach HaKodesh is used to refer to the presence and power of God.  The Holy Spirit is the Breath of Life.  He is the one that empowers, guides, comforts, and is the divine presence of God in your life.  He is the presence that brings comfort to your soul.  He is the advocate that Jesus promised to all that follow him.  

    When you pray to Ruach HaKodesh you are approaching God as if you need your mother.  You tell him everything.  You our out your soul because you know he understands and will relate what you are saying properly to God the Father on your behalf.  You pray to Ruach HaKodesh as you are being transformed to be more like Jesus.  Transformation makes you stronger, but it is a hard process.  Ruach HaKodesh cares and is there with you.

Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:13, Psalm 143:7-12, Isaiah 44:1-5, Ezekiel 37:11-14, Joel 2:28-32, John 14:23-26, Ephesians 4:20-24, & 1 John 5:1-12

Ro'eh Tzon

 

    Ro'eh Tzon (roh-EH tzon) is רוֹעֶה צֹאן in Hebrew.  It means "sheep herder", "shepherd", or "shepherd of a flock".  Ro'eh means feeder or herder.  Tzon means flock or sheep.  It is a name to describe God because He watches over His people like they are his flock.  The name signifies how God guards, feeds, takes care, and loves His people.  He is your protector, guide, and loves in purity that is intimate.  

    You can trust Ro'eh Tzon to be there and be your permanent companion in life.  He will never abandon you.  He is leadership that you can trust.  He is the king that will listen to your needs.  He is the neighbor that will provide.  Ro'eh Tzon hits all aspects of the different kind of relationships which makes it intimate.  He knows you and loves you to the point that He seeks connection with you.  He brings everything that is missing in your soul/life.  Anything extra is a blessing.

    When you pray using Ro'eh Tzon you are reaching out to connect with God with an urgent need, need for connection, guidance, or when you feel lost.  You go to Him because He is a good shepherd.  He cared so much that Jesus died to protect you from what was inevitable.  Sheep are really stupid.  You are able to make better choice.  Do not let the rough patch defeat you.  Give it to Ro'eh Tzon to take care of what you can't control.  Pray in confidence that He will handle it perfectly.  

Genesis 46:31-32, Psalm 23:, Isaiah 40:9-11, Ezekiel 34:11-24, John 10:11-16

Mayim-Hayyim

 

    Mayim-Hayyim ("MY-im KHY-im") or Mayim Chaim ("MAH-yeem KHAH-yeem") is מַֽיִם־חַיִּ֖ים in Hebrew.  it means living water(s).  It represents God as the flowing natural water source for the soul.  He does not go stagnant.  His presence purifies.  He can never be polluted or tainted.

    When you are a Christian you are purified by Mayim-Hayyim and set apart for His purpose.  Your soul is permanently purified.  However when you still sin you go back to Mayim-Hayyim to repent and find renewed purification.  You find His renewing presence in His Word.  It will change your perspective and remind you He is with you always.

    When you pray in the name Mayim-Hayyim it is for repentance and thanksgiving.  You repent and turn away from your sins because you know you did wrong and want to change.  You thank Him because He does forgive and renews your joy.  He renews you physically and spiritually.  

Genesis 26:19-22, Song of Songs 4:12-15, Isaiah 55:1-2, Jeremiah 2:10-13, 17:11-13, Zechariah 14:8. John 4:10-14, 7:37-39, & Revelations 21:5-7

Davar

 

    Davar (D-B-R) is also called Dvar Torah.  Davar is דָּבָר in Hebrew.  It means "word", "speech", "thing", or "matter".  It signifies God's Word or the way God communicates through word and action with His people.  Devar Yehovah means the Word of the Lord.  Basically the Word has the power and life of God and was given to people as a road map on how to live their lives.  God's Word represents God's creativeness, power, and who He is.

    Davar is more than utterance.  It is an order of words to connect people with God.  It tells stories, gives commands, provides promises.  There are clear boundaries and standards set, but in love.  Everything God communicates is to tell people you have the free will to live how you choose.  I want you with me, but if you choose otherwise then you will not reap the benefits of being a part of My family.  

    Davar is in the old testament more than 1,340 times.  The Bible is not just for reading.  It is to encourage and affect how you live.  It is meant to comfort you in hard times.  It is meant to be used when you pray to give direction and clarity over what you are actually praying for.  It helps you fight spiritual battles.  

    Words shape your life, how you think, how you act, and perspective.  God's Word enables you to reflect God in this world.  Words are used for good or evil.  They can hurt or heal.  It is your choice on the words you use.  It is also your choice on the words that you allow yourself to digest or accept.

Genesis 11:1-9, Numbers 23:18-24, Psalms 33:13-17, 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Hosea 9:10-13, John 1:1-5, & James 1:22-25