--THE POWER
OF A NAME ~~

--'The name of the Lord
is a strong tower.'
--Proverbs 18:10
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-NICKNAMES are often descriptive of some noticeable aspect of a person's character or physical attributes. Growing up, my elementary school friends brutally called me "liver lips" since at that stage of development my lips seemed disproportionately large. Needless to say, I have always been glad that the name didn't stick.

Unlike my nickname, I love the names of God that describe His magnificent characteristics. God is so wonderfully multifaceted that He has many names that communicate His capabilities and character. To name just a few, He is:

-Elohim, The God above all gods
-Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides
-El-Shaddai, the almighty God.
-Jehovah Rapha, our healer God

-Jehovah Shalom, our God of peace
-Jehovah Shamma, our God who is present.
-Jehovah Yahweh, our loving, convenant-keeping God.

It's no wonder the writer of Proverbs encourages us to remember that "the name of the Lord is a strong tower," that in times of need God-fearing people run to it and "are safe"(Prov. 18:10). When unwelcome circumstances threaten you and you feel vulnerable, reflect on one of God's names. Be assured--He will be faithful to His name.
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-God's names, which describe His character,
can bring comfort when we need it most.

--ODB/JS / Jehovah Jireh /- Don Moen
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