We can never say it enough: God is great and almighty. He is greater than what our intelligence can grasp. He is far above all our reasoning and imagination. In this chapter, I would like us to focus on the Names by which God made Himself known to mankind through the Bible.

From the Old to the New Testament, we see the different names given to God—either by God Himself or by men to whom He revealed Himself.

Indeed, when God reveals Himself to people in a specific way, related to a particular situation, those people give Him a name. They name Him according to the intervention He performed in their lives. Let’s look at a few examples throughout the Bible:

• For example, when Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of God stops him and shows him a ram to offer instead. At that moment, Abraham says Jehovah Jireh: the Lord who provides (Genesis 22:14).
• We also see Hagar, Sarah’s servant; as she flees from her mistress, she meets an angel of God and after their exchange, she exclaims Atta-El-Roi: the Lord sees (Genesis 16:13).
• Moses, too, in the desert after defeating Amalek, builds an altar and says Jehovah Nissi: the Lord my banner (Exodus 17:15).
• David declares Jehovah Rohi: the Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23:1).
• Gideon also builds an altar and names it Jehovah Shalom: the Lord is peace.

At other times, God Himself comes and reveals His name directly, the name by which He wants to be known or called.

• Thus, the Bible begins by presenting us Elohim: the Creator God (Genesis 1:1). The One who conceived and created everything. The One who is the beginning of all things and by whom all exists and endures.
• We also have El-Elyon: the Most High God (Genesis 14:18)—the One above all, above all dominion and every other god. The exalted God whom nothing and no one can reach.
• In Isaiah, we find El-Olam: the Everlasting God (Isaiah 40:28)—the One who transcends time, who was, who is, and who is to come.
• He also revealed Himself as Jehovah Maccaddeshem: the Lord who sanctifies (Exodus 31:13)—the source of all sanctification and holiness. Without Him, there can be no holiness, no sanctification.
• He is Jehovah Rapha: the Lord who heals (Exodus 15:26)—the One who heals all diseases. No illness can resist Him. The psalmist says, “He heals all our diseases.”
• He is Jehovah Shammah: the Lord who is present (Ezekiel 48:35). Our God is present—omnipresent. Everywhere, at all times and in all places, He is our Shammah.
• He is Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord our righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6). He is our righteousness, the One who declares us righteous—no one can condemn us.
• He is our Adonai: the Lord, the Master, the Sovereign (Malachi 1:6). He is our Master, our Owner—we belong to Him, we are His flock, and He is our Shepherd.
• He is also our Jehovah Sabaoth (Isaiah 6:3): our Commander-in-Chief, the One who fights our battles.

Each name of God carries a character, an aspect of His personality. The name of God is a refuge, a fortress for anyone who trusts in Him. That is why we must respect and honor the Name of our God, the Lord of Hosts.

Indeed, the name of the Lord must be feared (Deuteronomy 28:58), sanctified (Ezekiel 36:23), and never profaned (Leviticus 22:2). For it is by honoring and respecting the glorious and awesome name of God that we can enjoy the blessings contained in His glorious name.

With that said, let’s look at five (5) verses that speak about the name of the Lord:

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10

“For from the rising of the sun to its setting, My name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to My name, and a pure offering. For My name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of Hosts.” – Malachi 1:11

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

“Who among you fears the Lord? Let him listen to the voice of His servant. Let the one who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.” – Isaiah 50:10

“(…) May Your glorious name be blessed and exalted above all blessing and praise!” – Nehemiah 9:5

Yes, the name of God is admirable and powerful. However, we, as children of God today—partakers of the divine nature and heirs of the new covenant—have received a name, an excellent and wonderful name. A name more beautiful than any other name, a name before which every knee bows and every tongue confesses that He is Lord. That name is JESUS CHRIST!

Yes, all the names of God are summed up in this one name, for it is written:

“Therefore God also highly exalted Him and gave Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” – Philippians 2:9–11

The name of Jesus is above all that can be named—on earth, in heaven, and under the earth. Oh, what a grace it is to have received this name! The name of Jesus!

The name of Jesus drives out darkness, heals the sick, raises the dead, transforms lives. Just mentioning this name throws hell into confusion. Oh my brother, my sister, we have received the privilege of being called by this name. So let us lift it high and celebrate this admirable name, for it is written:

“Stand up and bless the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be Your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!” – Nehemiah 9:5

This text is an excerpt from the book “GIVE ME TO DRINK” written by Rachel MAHOUTI.

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ADMIRABLE NAME.