Thursday, April 29, 2021 Four Pictures of God "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him" (Psalm 91:1-2 NLT). Just as there are different words we use to describe people, such as father, friend, wife, or son, the Bible uses different words to describe God, giving us a glimpse into His nature and character. We find an example of this in Psalm 91, where the writer presents four different pictures of God. The psalm begins, "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty" (verse 1 NLT). The name "the Most High" comes from the Hebrew word Elyon, which speaks of God as the One who possesses everything. It reminds us that God owns it all. The next name, "Almighty," or Shaddai in Hebrew, speaks of provision. It's wonderful to know that God owns everything, but it's also wonderful to know that He wants to provide for us. He's not only the living God but also the giving God. Then we come to verse 2, which says, "This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him" (NLT). "Lord" comes from a Hebrew word that has been translated "Yahweh" or "Jehovah" in English. It's the word God gave to His own people, the Jews, in speaking of the covenant He established with them. |
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