From the Pastors Desk Rev. Greg Ambrose C. Roasa January 25, 2015 El Shaddai Exodus 6:3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. Question: Why do we need to know God as El Shaddai – the Almighty God? Abram called on the name of the LORD Read Gen 12:6-8; 13:3-4 1. We need to submit to the timing of El Shaddai – God Almighty. Question: Is my faith getting stronger the longer I wait? Suggestion of Abram -Eliezer of Damascus (Read Gen 15:2-4) Suggestion of Sarai - 10 years of waiting (Read Gen 16:1-3) Suggestion of Abraham regarding Ishmael Read Gen 17:17-20 After 24 years of waiting: El Shaddai – God Almighty Read: Gen 17:1-2 By this time next year – Read Gen 17:21 and Rom 4:18-22 Abram believed the LORD - Read Gen 15:3-6; Rom 4:18 Hope in God alone, His timing is perfect Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Reflection Abram practiced calling on the name of the LORD. He grew in his knowledge of who God is in his faith journey. (El Elyon – El Roi – El Shaddai) He made several “mistakes” seen in his suggestion of Eliezer and suggestion of Ishmael but it could be his expression of hope in the promise of God. El Shaddai – God Almighty knew the best timing when the promise will be fulfilled. Application Memorize Pro 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Make it a habit to call on the name of the LORD. Application Learn to submit to the timing of the LORD. In His time, He will make all things beautiful, in His time. El Shaddai – God Almighty knows the best timing for His promise to you. El – God Might, power, omnipotence Connected with creation All might and all power Shaddai – AlmightyI know God “El Roi” sees me even if I run away. Hagar fled from her master Sarai - The angel of the Lord found Hagar Read Gen 16:6-7 - The angel of the Lord knows Hagar Read Gen 16:8-9 2. We need to submit to the ways of El Shaddai – God Almighty. Question: Is my faith getting stronger the bleaker my situation? Response to God’s Ways Abraham’s Laugh - Read Gen 17:17-21 Sarah’s Laugh - Read Gen 18:9-15 Read Rom 4:18-21; Heb 11:6 Faith of Abraham - Read Heb 11:8-12 Reflection God wants us to grow in our faith in Him that He is El Shaddai – God Almighty. His ways – waiting until Abraham’s body was as good as dead – 99 years old and Sarah was barren and old. Gen 18:14 Is anything too hard for the LORD? Application What is God’s promise to you as you read His Word and seek His will? Is it in the realm of the impossible? Remember Gen 18:14 “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” He is our El Shaddai – God Almighty … He will make a way! Why do we need to know God as El Shaddai – the Almighty God? We need to submit to the timing of El Shaddai – God Almighty. Our El Shaddai – God Almighty knows the best timing for His promise to you. We need to submit to the ways of El Shaddai – God Almighty. He is our El Shaddai – God Almighty … He will make a way!
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:21:22 +0000
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