Intent & Purpose Revealed!
By Dan Downey - www.savedhealed.com
In Exodus Chapter 3 we have the account of the "burning bush" in which Almighty God first revealed Himself to Moses in a new and exciting way. Four hundred years of bondage in Egypt had come and gone and, although the children of Israel believed in the existence of God, they had not known the presence of God.
When the Lord revealed His Name to Moses as "I AM THAT (WHO) I AM," He also, with that Name, revealed His intent and purpose. He revealed that He intended to deliver His people out of bondage and His purpose was to take them into the promised land. The Hebrew translation of this Name means: to become, to exist, to come to pass, to be. "Hayah" or "Havah" literally means - to be, done, to be finished! This is where we get the Name "Jehovah!" I love that! When Johovah is on the scene things come to pass!!!
There are basically two groups of Names of God that are used as compound names in the Old Testament. Actually, they are more than names, they are really revelations of His character, who He is.. We have the "Elohistic" Names - such as "Elohim, El-Shaddai, El-Olam, El-Gibbor." These Elohistic Names speak of God in His role as the God of creation, in His Almightiness and they pertain to the covenant of creation.
The second group is the "Jehovahistic" Names. These names speak of God in His role as the redeemer and pertain to the covenants of redemption. These are very personal to us because we qualify! We all were in need of redemption and a Savior. It is very easy to see that these Names are fulfilled in, and are a reality to us today through the Lord Jesus Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.
There are eight Jehovaistic Names that we really need to become familiar with. These describe who the Lord is to us, His will and His self revelation to us. Many Christians, through ignorance of the Word, are continually coming to the Lord begging Him to be to them that which He already is! We do not need to beg Him to be, we need to receive Him for who He already is to us by faith!
By educating ourselves to His personal nature, we will therefore be better equipped to quickly dispel the fear that the devil is constantly attempting to bring our way, in hopes of keeping us from the blessings of the Word. It will enable us to fulfill the Word that states "The just shall live by faith." When we know the Lord's intent towards us and what we can expect from Him, fear no longer has a hold on us, and faith becomes a natural reality.
Look what Psalm 91:14 says about the Name of God:
Because he has set his love upon Me,Therefore I will deliver him;I will set him on high,Because he has known My name.
It's interesting to note that the word "know" in this verse is not just talking about a casual knowing, instead it is speaking of a deep intimacy, the way a husband knows a wife. Know that the Lord desires to have a deep and intimate fellowship with you today, spend time with Him in worship and in His Word, He has much that He wants to reveal to you!!!.
Jesus even speaks of the importance of knowing these Names in what has become know as the Lord's Prayer. Actually this not a prayer to be just read through in less than a minute, but it's really a prayer outline, and a series of prayer topics - a model for each believer for a successful and effective prayer life. And remember, Jesus spoke this in response to the disciples asking Him to teach them to pray, He responded with this topic stating in a sense, "This is how you do it!"
Look at the first topic in Matthew 6:9
In this manner, therefore, pray:Our Father in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.
To hallow the Names of God is to revere them as Holy, to ponder, to think about and consider, to praise - to reverence and to worship Him for who He is.
I know I have given you a lot of information so far, but as you learn these Names you can incorporate them in your prayer and praise times, and you will find that in focusing in on these Names you will notice a heightened awareness of the presence of God. Now when you sense this heightened presence, know that this is a wonderful moment to just get quiet or still and begin to listen for and to "hear" the voice of God. When this happens I can assure you that your life is about to change!
The Name Jehovah has the meaning of the self existent one or the eternal one, and has the inference of the God who reveals Himself to us. These compound Names reveal the nature of His many characteristics to us. So when you read through the following name, make it personal and read each one with the understanding that He is the God who reveals Himself to me as my.... (then add which ever attribute that is being described - healer, provider, peace, etc..)
Now this doesn't mean that we are flawless or perfect, but it speaks of His wonderful Grace that paved the way for us to become children and heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ - Romans 8:16-17. Praise the Lord, we are clothed with His righteousness and therefore we are free from condemnation (Romans 8:1). Our past is forgiven and we have a fresh start in life. Now that's true Amazing Grace! When the devil tries to convince you that you are a no-body, just remind him that becuase you've made Jesus the Lord of you life, you are now the righteousness of God in Christ, which is a true somebody!!!
I am saved and considered righteous because of the shed Blood of Jesus Christ.
I am loved and accepted by God - my past is forgiven and erased.
Praise Him and receive Him as your righteousness today!
This name reveals the ever-present, on going, in-filling and sanctification of our lives through His Spirit. Through Jesus' shed blood we are not only forgiven, but we are set apart for God's service. In fact, Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we were created in Jesus Christ unto good works which God has prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. WOW! That's the will of God for us. He planned the path for our lives and then prepared the way and is empowering us to accomplish that plan. Don't you fall for the lie that you are worthless and that you don't have any giftings, you are set apart for God ordained works that are tailor made just for you.
Because I have accepted Jesus into my heart:
I am set apart unto You Lord for service - Lord use me as you desire.
I thank you Lord for the maturing and molding process that is ongoing within my life.
The Lord is peace - Judges 6:24
Nehemiah 8:10 says: "The joy of the Lord is our strength," a true blessing and result of peace. Jesus spoke of this joy in John 15:11, making clear His intent when He said: "These things I have spoken to you that My joy remain in you and that your joy may be full." Through the work of the cross, we have the right to be free from all anxiety. Isaiah 26:3 reads: "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You." What a blessing. Just receive it - don't struggle for it - it's who He is.
Release it on your spouse, your marriage, your family, and over all that concerns you. It's yours!!! Through the redemptive work on the Cross the sin barrier has been broken and we can now come "Boldly" to the Throne of Grace and obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need! - Hebrews 4:16.
Because I have accepted Jesus into my heart:
Because of the shed Blood of Jesus, I have the right to Joy, full joy because you are my peace.
Because of that Peace I have the right to come "Boldly" (with confidence) to the Throne of Grace whenever I want.
Praise Him and receive Him as your Peace today!
The Lord Heals - Exodus 15:26
This name is what our web site is all about, revealing the Lord as our complete healer. The word "Rapha" literally means: cause to cure, to make whole, to heal, to mend or repair, a physician. Many have stated that Isaiah 53:5 is only speaking of a spiritual healing.
However, we see that Matthew 8:16 - 17 does not agree with that assessment, and Matthew himself alludes to Isaiah 53, stating that physical healing was the fulfillment of that scripture. Understand that Healing is for the entire man - spirit, soul and body, 1 Thessalonians 5:23 confirms this fact stating that we are to be preserved blameless - without or being free from condemnation, the entire man.
According to these scriptures, you must come to understand and believe that sickness and disease are illegal to the believer. You need to know this - I can not stress this enough! We have the right to walk in Divine health! Remember, Jesus Christ went to the cross spirit, soul & body to redeem us spirit, soul & body. It is a finished work- 1 Peter 2:24, By His stripes you were healed!!! (past tense - it's already done!)
Jesus You are my healer and my right to Divine Health.
Sickness and disease have no right to reside in my body.
I am blameless - free from condemnation!
Jehovah-Nissi (Nis'-see)
The Lord my Banner - Exodus 17:15
This name reveals to us the fact that the Lord is our victory and that we should expect it in every situation! In Old Testament times when an army would go out to war, the musicians would be out in front to set the tone for victory, but in front of them would be the banner carriers! Basically stating or proclaiming that their king is stronger and more able to defeat the other king. Isaiah 11:10 is a powerful scripture stating boldly that Jesus is our Banner - our Victory! He is our victorious King through the shed Blood!
Song Of Solomon 2:4 tells us: "His banner over us is Love" and 1 Corinthians 13:8 says "Love never fails." Hallelujah!!! This Banner represents God's cause and is a sign of deliverance and salvation - sure victory (1 Corinthians 15:57) and has made us More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:37)! Are you expecting good things to happen to you? You should, you are highly favored by God and Jehovah-Nissi is your Lord! Shake off that mindset of doom and gloom, you are destined to win!
As you praise Him every day as your victory, you will begin to expect victory instead of lack or defeat. Take a look at Psalm 5:12 this victory from the Lord has drenched you with His favor: "For you O Lord will bless the righteous, with favor you will surround him as with a shield!"
I receive you as my banner and that banner over me is Love and it (You) never fails.
Since you are for me, then WHO can be against me?
I cannot lose, I am surrounded with FAVOR, and therefore victory.
Jehovah-Jireh (Ji'-rah)
Often the enemy tells us we are going to fail because of a lack of provision. It's comforting to know that Jesus took the curse of failure and became for us the source of our success and through the Lord Jesus Christ we can do all things (Philippians 4:13). This name speaks not only of His ability to provide for us, but of His willingness to do so. Take a look at the provision of blessing He has provided for us in Deuteronomy 28: 1-14. I get excited every time I read them and you should too. That's your inheritance - Believe it, Receive it and act upon it!
Because I have accepted Jesus into my heart:
I have no lack for you meet all of my needs.
I am free from all failure and lack and in you I am a success.
I am blessed - empowered to succeed.
The Lord my Shepherd - Psalm 23
I invite you to read through the 23rd Psalm fresh and new. Ask the Lord to minister to you as you read, and read it slow and think about each verse. This is who Jehovah-Rohi is to you. See the love and compassion and tender care for His flock. Take special note of the security and protection that is promised. This name also speaks of Him as a companion and friend. In Old Testament times the word "friend" is a total covenant word, not the casual meaning it has today. This is talking of a person who will go the whole way with you, and will even die for you - and He did! Thank you Jesus!!!
Because I have accepted Jesus into my heart:
You are my Shepherd, you are guiding me every step of the way.
Thank you for restoring my soul and that you lead me beside the still waters.
I receive your abundance and overflowing for me and my family in Psalm 23
To Moses at the burning bush God was not only revealing Himself, but was also sending him into what Moses thought was a very difficult situation. It wouldn't be enough to simply know about God, it was a task that could not be accomplished without the presence of God. When the Lord revealed Himself as "I AM that I AM," He was reassuring Moses saying, "I will be whatever you need me to be, whenever you need me to be it!" Praise the Lord - we have a better covenant now than Moses had then. God is not only with us - He is in us! He is the overflowing, ever-present One - Jehovah-Shammah!
I thank you Lord for your presence here with me and in me now, that I am your temple.
I thank you for your intense love for me.
Thank you Lord that you will be whatever I need you to be, whenever I need you to be it!
We do not have to beg Him to do any of the above - this is who He already is and it is His will and desire to reveal Himself to you in these powerful ways. Understand that He is waiting for us to begin to expect each of these attributes to become a reality in our lives by faith! Say no to fear and yes to faith! Doubt your doubts and keep the switch of faith turned on! Remember, it is our place to believe, and it is God's place to perform His Word!
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