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[cimi]

July 12
Saturday


THE POWER
OF A NAME

READ:
Proverbs 18:1-10
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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, covenant-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. __Joe Stowell

`````````````````````Lord, remind us that Your names reveal Your````````````````````
```````````````character. Help us to remember them in our times of``````````````````
```````````````````need and distress. Thank You for the assurance```````````````````
`````````````````````````that You are faithful to Your name.````````````````````````
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God's names, which describe His character,
can bring comfort when we need it most.

***********************************Today's Bible Reading __ Proverbs 18:1-10*******************************
1 A man who isolates
himself seeks his own
desire; he rages against all
wise judgment.

2 A fool has no delight in
understanding, but in
expressing his own heart.

3 When the wicked comes,
contempt comes also; and
with dishonor comes
reproach

4 The words of a man's
mouth are deep waters; the
wellspring of wisdom is a
flowing brook.

5 It is not good to show
partiality to the wicked, or
to overthrow the righteous
in judgment.

6 A fools' lips enter into
contention, and his mouth
calls for blows.

7 A fool's mouth is his
destruction, and his lips are
the snare of his soul.

8 The words of a
talebearer are like tasty
trifles, and they go down
into the inmost body.

9 He who is slothful in his
work is a brother to him
who is a great destroyer.

10 The name of the LORD
is a strong tower; the
righteous run to it and are
safe.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

The book of Proverbs provides us with insight on everything from
words to work to relationships. Interestingly sprinkled throughout
the book are sayings that don't tell us something about life but
rather about God. Yet those theological truths should not be
separated from the idea of practical day-to-day living. It is as
important to know that the name of the Lord is strong, and provides
safety (18:10) as it is to know that a fool's mouth leads to His
destruction (v.7).

[Dora]

Wow! Very often when I am in much need of Gods holy presence (like nearly in tears because I need Him so badly) that the word Shamma blurts out of my mouth. I often feel much peace just after. I had no idea what the word meant. After reading this I believe it must be my spirit claiming His presence or a response to His presence. That's exciting to me. May God be glorified.

Thank you for sharing sister Cimi.

[cimi]

You are so welcome, Pine. I really like this one too. I think I'm going to post the names of God on one of my walls.