Throughout history, God has sought to build strong relationships with His people. Long before He sent His Son to earth, God began revealing Himself to mankind. One of the most significant methods He used was through sharing His personal name. Each divine name reveals to us some quality or characteristic of God.
No one name could ever reveal the full nature of God, but in the Bible, God reveals himself through nearly 1000 names. Each one of His names is used to reveal another distinct aspect of his character and nature.
So, who is God to you?
Is He Elohim, your Most High God,
Jehovah Shalom, the Lord of Peace,
El Shaddai, the All Sufficient One,
Jehovah Jireh, the Lord Who Will Provide,
Adonai, the Lord Over All,
Jehovah Raah, the Lord our Shepherd?
Each name that God uses for Himself reveals an aspect of His character that helps us to know Him better. God's names, character and nature remain the same through all generations. He is completely trustworthy, all powerful, eternally loving, and constantly present. Studying God's divine names is a valuable way to discover and experience unique aspects of His character. As we identify and embrace these characteristics, we will be drawn into a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father.