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Our Daily Bread - Monday, July 12, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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THE POWER OF A NAME

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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
-Proverbs 18:10

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 4-6
Acts 17:16-34

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 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" (Proverbs 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.

God's names, which describe His character, can bring comfort when we need it the most.

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