Acik Yomin

 

    Acik Yomin or Atiq Yomin (ah-TEEK yoh-MEEN) is עַתִּיק יוֹמִין in Aramaic.  There is not a word for it to name God in Hebrew.  It came about during the exile of God's people.  It means Ancient of Days.  It describes God as the eternal and sovereign judge of all people.  It emphasizes how God is eternal.  He existed before time and will exist when time ends.  

    Daniel is the only one to ever use the name Acik Yomin.  He used it to emphasize how God was judging His earthly kingdom.  He portrays God with white hair sitting on a fiery throne.  He is explaining God as majestic and powerful, not a frail old man.  He is always victorious, strong, and in control.

    Daniel lived in a time that the Hebrews were acclimating with other cultures.   The relationship with God was changing, so the names they used were changing too.  What didn't change is the fact that God will always be with His people.  You can have confidence that God is in control no matter where you are in life like Daniel did.  If you doubt, then remember all the times He has come through for you in the past and His promises for your future.

    If you were to choose to use Acik Yomin in prayer it would be to visualize yourself going before God humbly and in awe.  You would present yourself as you are to seek in how you can be more holy, more like Jesus.  You would be going before God on His throne.  You go to seek what He wants for your future and guidance on what needs to change to make that happen.  You go for clarity and trusting Him to prepare you for what will come.

Daniel 7:9-22