Yahweh Shammah

 

    Yahweh Shammah (yah-WEH SHAM-mah) or Jehovah Shammah (jeh-HO-vah SHAM-mah) is יְהוָֹה שָׁמָּה in Hebrew.  It means "the Lord is There".  Yahweh focuses on God being Lord.  Shammah means there.  The main scripture Yahweh Shammah is used in is Ezekiel 48:35 to really display who God is in this name.

    Yahweh Shammah signifies how God is always there for His people.  His presence is never absent in the world.  God is permanent.  His presence is restorative.  It means you can have a real intimate relationship with your creator.  The name signifies God's character at keeping His word.  If He promised it, then it will happen.

    When you pray using Yahweh Shammah you are entering God's presence with the trust that He will uphold His promises.  You are seeking to be closer and submit to His authority even if it doesn't look like you want it to look like.  

    You go before Yahweh Shammah submissively expecting good things even when you have to change your perspective to get them.  You trust Him to restore you and your hope after trails and tribulations.  When you do not feel God's presence, but want to cry out to Yahweh Shammah to remind yourself that He is still there.  He will uphold you.

Psalm 139:7-12, Isaiah 41:8-10, Ezekiel 48:30-35, Matthew 1:23, 28:16-20, & John 14:15-21

Yahweh Tsuri

 

    Yahweh Tsuri (YAH-way tsoo-REE) or Jehovah Tsuri is יהוה צוּרִי in Hebrew.  It means that "the Lord is My Rock".  It is a description of how He is your steadfast protector.  He is impenetrable, stable, and never ending strength.  He doesn't get tired, bored, or give up.  He is dependable and immovable refuge for when you do get tired and want to give up.

     Yahweh Tsuri is your rock of faith.  He is your fortress when you need protection.  He is your deliverer when persecuted.  He is always present.  He is never distant.  If you feel distance, then that means you pulled  away or so emotionally exhausted that you can't feel Him.  You have to trust faithfully in those times.  David sang to Yahweh Tsuri to celebrate the protection He provided.

    Pray using the name Yahweh Tsuri when you need strength.  When life is so hard that you can't see clearly, then turn to Him for clarity, shelter, direction, and strength that is beyond what you have.  God is always your protector, but you are expected to do your part.  You need the Holy Spirit's guidance to know and understand your role in whatever battle you are in.  

    Pray like Hannah (in 1 Samuel) acknowledging where your true strength comes from and praising Yahweh Tsuri for protecting you this far.  Pray for enduring faith and strength to stand on your salvation, and to be hidden from evil when you need to be.  Pray using Yahweh Tsuri as you are being spiritually matured.  You will be blessed for being obedient.

1 Samuel 2:1-2, 2 Samuel 22:1-4, Psalm 18:1-3, 40:1-3, 62:1-4, Isaiah 26:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13, James 1:22-25

Shekhinah

 

    Shekhinah (shuh hee naa) is שְׁכִינָה in Hebrew.  It means "dwelling" or "settling".  It represents the manifested presence of God in this world.  It is used for the name "the Presence of God".  Other terms for being the presence of God is Panim (פָּנִים) and Kavod (כָּבוֹד).  They represent the weight of facing God in His presence.  Shekhinah is not a name in the Bible, but it has been used by Rabbis in refence to God's presence.

    Shekhinah refers to being able to see God visibly.  You are able to abide in His glorious presence.  When He rescued His people from Egypt He stayed with them in the form of a mystical cloud.  He was a manifestation of His glory.  Later He was in His tabernacle and temple.  Throughout the Bible God made His presence known to His people.  He really connected when Jesus came into the world.  

    When you pray using the name Shekhinah you are seeking to be closer to God.  You are looking to see Him in your life.  He made people to need connection with other people, but mostly Him.  

    You connect with Him in a different way when you seek His presence.  The world around you stops and you focus on Him with no agenda other than to connect.  When you stop and do this you can feel His presence in a rainbow, nature, sunrise, standing on a beach, hiking, looking into the sky, in your garden, and other ways.  It is the best gift you can get daily.

Exodus 3:1-3, 13:20-22, 24:15-18, 40:34-38, Leviticus 16:1-2, 1 Kings 8:10-11, 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Psalm 73:27-28, Ezekiel 43:1-9, Matthew 17:1-8, John 1:14, Hebrews 1:1-4, & Revelations 21:22-27

Qedosh Yisrael

 

    Qedosh Yisrael (ke-DOSH yis-ra-AIL) is קְדוֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל in Hebrew.  It means "Holy One of Israel" or "Set Apart One of Israel".  The name emphasizes God setting Israel apart from all other nations to be unique and holy.  God's people are not mundane.  God is being transparent about how His people have a purpose in this world and should never settle for being like everyone else.   Christians are identified by Him.

    Qedosh Yisrael was given after God told Moses that Israel is Holy because I am your God who is Holy.  It was used 29 times in Isaiah, but for the first time in Leviticus.  In Isaiah it was used to foretell about Jesus.  Qedosh Yisrael is about being unique, pure, and entering a covenant relationship with God.  It is about God being your redeemer, savior, and sovereign.  He has commanded His people to be holy, so to follow Jesus is to keep yourself holy.  

    Pray using the name Qedosh Yisrael when you are seeking to understand who you are to God and what it means to be His.  Pray when you want sanctification, clarity, embracing being set apart, and direction with purpose.  Pray using Qedosh Yisrael when you need meaning in life or the need to feel close to Him.  He is with you no matter how challenging life becomes.  He never leaves you.  

Leviticus 19:-2, 20:25-26, 2 Kings 19:22-24, Psalms 71:22-24, 78:40-55, 89:5-8, & Isaiah 1:2-9, 43:1-4, 48:15-19

Yahweh Jireh

 

    Yahweh Jireh (Yah-way Yih-ray) is also Yahweh Yireh and Jehovah Jireh.  In Hebrew it is יְהוָה יִרְאֶה,  It means "the Lord Will Provide" or "the Lord Will See".  It describes God's character in providing for His people.  He sees a need and will provide.  He likes it when we ask, but sometimes He does not wait for you to catch up to what you really need.  He know what you need before you do.

    The name Yahweh Jireh was first used by Abraham when God provided for his sacrifice.  Abraham recognized that no matter what God would give him what he needed when he needed it.  You will not always have a closet full of blessings or an abundance of provisions, but God will provide what you need most when you need it.  

    When you pray using the name Yahweh Jireh you are saying to God that you trust Him to provide.  You can give him the check off list, but ultimately you have to wait to receive what you need.  When you cry out to God using Yahweh Jireh you placing your complete trust into His hands.  

    Yahweh Jireh is the name you use in faith.  When you are being gleaned you know that God will get you through it.  You can allow all your worries and mental anxieties to disappear.  On the other hand it is your anxiety and worries also tell you where you don't trust God to provide.  It is a simple concept to release everything to God to take care of, but something you have to work out and it can take time.  God is patient, but make sure you are working it out.

Genesis 22:8-14, Psalm 23, 34:8-10, Matthew 6:31-33, Romans 8:31-34, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, & Philippians 4:18-20

Esh Oklah

 

    Esh Oklah (esh oh-ki-ah) is אֵשׁ אֹכְלָה in Hebrew.  It means "Consuming Fire" or :Devouring Fire"  It describes God's intensity, zeal, holiness, and righteous anger.  The name is often linked to El Kannah which means "Jealous God"  Together they signify how God destroys all unrighteousness. 

    Esh Oklah is God's intense presence.  His power is overwhelming to the point that His presence can destroy people and places.  He displays His honor in how He is devoted to His people.  He will not tolerate unfaithfulness and will destroy it.  You can trust God to take care of revenge.  He will vindicate His people that were hurt, persecuted, or killed in faith.  Do not turn your back on God and you will always have His power taking care of you.  

    The world is not kind to people that are devoted to God.  Following Jesus separates you which makes you stand out.  This will make it where people of the world may hate you, but Jesus warned you that it would happen.  It doesn't make it easier, but it does make it where you can mentally prepare and push through.  The eternal reward is worth what you go through now.  It helps you love people that hate you and may even persecute you.  

    When you pray using the name Esh Oklah you are seeking purification.  You accept that you sometimes have to go through fire to become holy.  If you seek to be more like Jesus, then you have to endure the process of purification.  You embrace the discomfort because you know it is for your benefit and will bring you closer to Him.  

    When you pray Esh Oklah you are seeking God's power to work in your life.  Pray that God touches the lives of the people that hurt you, so they can change and be truly forgiven.  Forgive them, so God will forgive you of your sins.  You are seeking for mercy and righteousness to prevail over hurt.

Exodus 24:15-19, 34:12-14, Deuteronomy 4:21-24, Proverbs 25:21-22, Hebrew 12:28-29, & Revelations 15:8-9

El Kanna

 

    El Kanna (el kawn-uh) or El Qanna is אֵ֥ל קַנָּ֖א in Hebrew.  It means "Jealous God" or "Zealous God".  A lot of people get caught up on the jealous part and reject what God is offering.  His jealousy is not like human jealousy rooted in selfishness, envy, or insecurity.  His jealousy is based on pure love and wanting what is best for your relationship with Him.  He is protective and devoted to the relationship He has with you.

    El Kanna describes God's intense, protective, and loving aspects of who He is.  He gave you life and all the good things in it.  All He ask for in return is your devotion to Him over any other relationship or god.  Worship of false gods is prohibited.  It is a meaningless distraction that only takes from your life instead of giving you life.  He is passionate in having a pure love with you.  You see this in the 10 Commandments.

    When you pray using the name El Kanna you are accepting His love.  You are seeking to understand it and why He is jealous for your love.  You seek to love like Him which is not controlling, but encouraging, life giving, and fulfilling.  You pray using El Kanna to ask for God to reveal your idols with the intent to remove them from your heart or life or if it is a relationship to put it in it's proper place so you don't lose it.  You ask for clarity and help removing distractions from your focus being on your relationship with Him.

Exodus 20:1-5, 34:12-14, Deuteronomy 4:21-24, 5:8-10, 6:14-19, Joshua 24:19-20, & Luke 10:25-29