God's names
Most families have pet names – names that are endearing or silly—some so intimate that only those “in the know” –are privy to. Those few in the know are set apart as intimate.
As God’s children, we are set apart, privileged, named by God as one chosen to know Him. And a good way to start to know Him better is to know Him by His names.
In A 31 Day Experiment – Knowing God By His Names, the author, Dick Purnell begins: “I wanted to know God intimately, so I started a search for God’s names. It took me six years to study thoroughly every verse in the OT. I was overwhelmed at the number and complexity of the titles God uses for Himself.” (Six years? Don't worry - it's short book - a page per day of the month.)
He found 211 names for God and leads you on a study of just 31 of them – I wonder if they were his favorites?
When we come to know God by name—not just a label – but as One who lives up to what His name means-- our faith is increased – which in turn, increase our peace and security..
If someone knocks on your door at night, when you’re alone, and you call out, “Who’s there?” And your husband answers, “It’s Mark. I forgot my keys.” You relax. You’re secure. You know his name represents security and trust. And you recognize his voice.
In Ps. 9:10, David addresses God: “Those who know your name will trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Wanting to get closer to God? Start with His names. He's got them for a reason, and He actually lives up to them.
Sue
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That sounds like a good book. I'm going to have to get it. David Platt of Brooks Hill church covers some of the names of God in a Secret Church session at his church last year entitled, "Who is God?" http://www.brookhills.org/media/schurch/secret-church-who-is-god/