El Roi

 

    El Roi (el raw-EE or el-roy) is אֵל רֳאִי in Hebrew.  It means "the God who Sees me" or "the God of Seeing".  El Roi describes how God is personal, protective, and watches over His people.  He cares and will not leave you to suffer alone.  He knows you and still loves and watches over you.    

    Hagar was the first to used El Roi for God when He showed up for her in the desert.  She recognized that God was not distant, but there with her.  It signifies an intimate relationship.  He was with her in all her pain and suffering.  He did not just watch, but provided comfort when she was in a desolate place.  

    When you pray to El Roi you are crying out for comfort when you are in your desolate place.  When you feel alone in the world and it is crushing in on you, then you can cry out to Him knowing He will reveal how He is there with you.  When you feel alone and overlooked pray to El Roi.  You are significant to Him.  He will comfort your heart and motivate you to keep going.  He knows what you are facing and will get you through.

Genesis 16:7-14, Psalm 33:18-19, 139:1-16, Proverbs 15:1-3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrew 4:12-13, & 1 Peter 3:3-12

Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye

 

    Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye (Eh-heh-yeh ah-sher eh-heh-yeh) is אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה in Hebrew.  It means "I am that I am", "I will be what I will be", or "I am who I am" depending on context.  God simply explains His character in His name.  Jesus reemphasizes it when he declares himself the son of God.  Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye is truth.

    Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye is the name God gave Himself to Moses at the burning bush.  God declares His existence in a way that could not be denied, supernatural, powerful, and present.  It emphasizes God's transcendence and timelessness.  He is not tied to linear time line like people are.  He is immanent, omnipotent, and freedom.  He is unchanging which makes Him dependable.  

    When you pray to Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye you are acknowledging His existence and significance in your life.  Names hold authority, responsibility, and identity.  God is the living God.  He always was, is, and will be.  You can count on the fact that He will be there.  His name represents His character.  He will show up to rescue you when you need it.  

    You being a Christian represents that you are a part of His family.  When you pray to Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye pray that you will live up to honoring that name.  You can rely on His compassion.  Embrace the name and your role in the Holy and powerful family of God.

Exodus 3:13-15, John 8:58-59, & Revelations 1:8

Yahweh Shalom

 

    Yahweh Shalom (Yah-WEH sha-LOME) is יהוה שָׁלוֹם in Hebrew.  It means "The Lord is Peace".   The actual translation is "the Lord is complete" or "the Lord brings security".  If you take it literally, then it is a promise that God will be the source of calm in your life.  He had promised to give you everything you need to fulfill your purpose.  

    Gideon is the one that established this name for God when he build an altar to commemorate God's promise of peace for His people.  Gideon trusted God to restore His nation.  He was acknowledging that God was his source of calm in chaos.  God is enough.  He provides peace and security.  Trust Him to take care of you like Gideon did and you will have hope in life.  He can remove your anxiety and worry.

    When you pray to Yahweh Shalom you are acknowledging that God is the source of you being whole, your safety, and tranquility in life even when you face what you fear.  When life is hard you can still hold onto your peace by trusting God to take care of you.  He never promised that life would be easy.  He doesn't lie.  We live in a world completely corrupted by Satan and evil.  God only promised that He would be with you, take care of you, and give you eternal peace if you follow Jesus.  

Judges 6:23-24, Psalm 29:10-11, Isaiah 9:6-7, 54:9-10, John 14:27-29, & Philippians 4:6-7

Yahweh Nissi

 

    Yahweh Nissi (Yah-weh nis-see) is יהוה ניסי in Hebrew.  Yahweh Nissi can also be called Jehovah Nissi.  Yahweh is יהוה which means Lord.  Nissi is ניסי which means my banner/flag.  Together it names God "the Lord is my banner" or "the Lord is my victory".  The name Yahweh Nissi signifies how God's protection covers His people.  It is a rally cry of faith because you know that God will provide victory in your life.

    The way Paul is the spokes person for the church after Jesus' resurrection.  Moses is the one that gave God all His names or at least recorded names to call God.  Moses used Yahweh Nissi after God led the defeat of the Amalekites and Moses built an altar to God to honor the victory.  He thanks God for being there in the hard times.  

    Praying to Yahweh Nissi is a declaration of security in your faith, hope in your life, and victory over what is a wall or defeating you at this time.  You use the name Yahweh Nissi to declare grace over yourself, your feelings, your attitude, and other people.  Yahweh Nissi reveals God's nature as a protector and victor over all evil.  Pray to Yahweh Nissi for strength in your personal battles.  He will provide.  He gives the hard times purpose.  Praying to Yahweh Nissi provides perspective.

Exodus 17:8-16, Psalm 18:1-3, 20:4-5, Isaiah 11:10-12, & Hebrews 12:1-4

Yahweh Meqaddishkem

 

    Yahweh Mekoddishkem (Yah-weh me-qad-dish-kem)is יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם in Hebrew.  It means the Lord who Sanctifies you or the Lord who makes you Holy.  יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם can also be translated  as Jehovah Mekoddishkem.  Yahweh is YHVH  which means the existing one.   Qâdash is to set apart or make holy.  This is the direct translation from Hebrew.

    Yahweh Mekoddishkem describes God s the one who sets you apart for His purpose.  You are set apart at salvation, so it proves that it is not on your own merit but by God's grace.  You see it in how Moses interacts with God to observe the Sabbath.  He made it special.  He set that one day apart to signify the importance in having a relationship with God that is set apart.  He made sure his people understood the importance of putting God first starting with setting 1 day a week aside for Him.  

    Your relationship with God should be unlike any other relationship.  It should be the most important relationship you have.  You pray to Yahweh Mekoddishkem when you are seeking purpose.  He has a plan and purpose for you life, but that doesn't mean you know it or even understand it.  It is good to pray for clarity or direction.  It is okay to ask God how you are to be set apart and for strength to do it.  

    Basically it comes down to praying in how you can be more like Jesus in your life.  This is how you become the person you were created to be.  It is a journey that you take with God for the rest of your life.  He helps you to become humble to be a servant, love, forgive, and obedient.  Salvation is a covenant you enter in with God.  He will always be with you and you become holy.  To reject this covenant is to reject God and be separated from Him eternally.

Exodus 31:12-18, Leviticus 20:6-8, 21:13-15, & 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Adonai Ro'i

 

    Adonai Ro'i is ה' רֹעִי in Hebrew.  It means The Lord, My Shepherd.  Psalms 12 is celebrating God using  Adonai Ro'i.  ה' is Lord.  רֹעִי is ra'ah which means to feed or tend.  That is where shepherd comes in.  When you pray to Adonai Ro'i you are praying in confidence that God is going to take care of you.  You know no matter how scary life may be you do not need to be afraid.

    You pray to God using the name Adonai Ro'i when you feel like you are in your darkest moments.  A good shepherd will leave his entire flock in the care of hands or protector dogs to find his one lost sheep.  When you pray out to Adonai Ro'i you are calling to God in faith that he will find you and rescue you from what is causing the darkness.  

    If you are a Christian, then you learn God's voice.  When you pray out to Adonai Ro'i take the time to listen for Him calling to you.  God doesn't speak auditable, but His voice is unlike anyone else.  If you are listening, then you can hear it in all the chaos.  The closer you get to God the more clear His voice becomes.

    When you walk with God it doesn't matter how dark life gets.  You can trust that He is there.  David is a great example.  He lived a life of extreme ups and downs, but he put all his trust into God.  Adonai Ro'i eased his soul, led him to rest, and comforted him.  He never abandoned David no matter how badly he messed up at times.  You can trust that God is your shepherd and will support, comfort, and be with you when you need it.

Psalm 23

Elohim Part 2

 

    Elohim is the English spelling for the Hebrew word אֱלֹהִים. It is the fundamental name for God.  It appears over 2,000 times in the Hebrew Bible.  It is the first name ever used in the Bible for God.  This name embraces God's majesty, sovereignty, and creative power.  It tells you that God is supreme.

    When you pray using Elohim you are summiting yourself to your creator.  Since the word is actually plural it recognizes the trinity.  It is probably the most accurate word for the trinity.  This may be why Elohim is one of the most used names in the Bible for God.  When you pray to this name you recognize His power, might, divineness, and great supremacy.  

    You pray using Elohim when you are in a state of awe.  It is appropriate when you see His creation and feel joy, overwhelmed, awe, and praiseworthy feelings or attitude.  You can use Elohim when you thank God for making you and being grateful for who you are and how you look.  That is not vanity.  That is appreciation for God's artistic ability and ability to create something so complex yet simple.  It is good to appreciate all that God made including yourself.

Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 5:6-21, Psalm 82, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Habakkuk 3:12-19, Mark 12:29-31, & 1 Corinthians 13:8-10