The Name: Part One

Dawn sent me another devotion that was extremely thought provoking.

"You haven’t done this before. Ask using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.

John 16:24 When you meet someone and want to get to know them the first thing you learn is their name. We now have the freedom to approach God directly and call Him, personally, by name. And it’s not just an ordinary name, but a powerful one. When we call out Christ’s name in faith, we are calling on a force greater than ourselves who provides joy." 

In college I made a list of around 140 names/attributes of God. I am going to spend Sundays (probably 28 weeks or so) talking about the meanings and importance of the names and attributes of God. 

Alpha- Revelations 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Alpha means beginning and it is no coincidence that it is also first in alphabetical order. God is the beginning of all things. With a word he spoke things into existence.

Almighty- “Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?" -Job 11:7 This speaks to God's unlimited power. He has great influence... greater than I can comprehend.

All in All- God is over all and in all. 1 Corinthians talks about Christ's sacrifice so God could become All in All to each person. There is nothing that goes unnoticed by God.

Awesome- Psalm 111:9 "He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name." The creator of all has provided redemption for each and everyone of his people. I have a habit of calling many things awesome. It was an awesome movie.I had an awesome time. But truly there is only One who is worthy of the title Awesome. He alone is worthy of all of my awe.

Adonai- This is the Hebrew name for God when they are referring to him as the Master. Depending on the English translation of the Bible it can be Lord or Yahweh as well. This is a very reverent way to address God.