Do You Know His Name?

And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 (NKJV)

I had read this scripture before; many times before. But today's reading would be different. The other times I had come across it I probably just breezed through, not giving it much thought. But this time, God was ready to show me something beautiful and wonderful and profound from this much neglected verse of scripture.  

After I read Psalm 9:10, my eyes opened to two facts from this verse. One is that when David wrote this verse, he was attesting to the fact that until then, God was yet to forsake those who sought Him. In other words, David was banking on God's faithfulness. He understood that since God was yet to forsake those who sought Him, and it is in His nature not to forsake them, then he, David would not be forsaken. This is a powerful thing to rely on and David certainly knew it. God could not fail. 

The second thing God opened my eyes to see from Psalm 9:10 is the first part of the verse, "And those who know Your name will put their trust in You." Wait a minute, God has many names! So which name could David possibly be talking about? Well, all of them! This is essentially the beauty of this verse. God's many names reveal to us His many wonderful attributes. The meanings behind each of His names show His different personalities. God is such that He has a name that can be trusted to see us through any situation. This means that Psalm 9:10 can be seen as an instruction. Are you in an unpleasant situation? Is your life taking a downward spiral leaving you feeling discouraged and disillusioned? Whatever the problem may be, now is the best time to search the scriptures for a name of God that relates to your present situation and trust in that God. Seek that God. He cannot fail. Below I have written some names of God and their meaning.

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord, Our Provider. If you are in need of provision, here is a name you can trust! The Lord has declared that He will supply ALL your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). 

Jehovah Nissi: Our Banner, a Banner of Love and Protection. We fight so many battles each day. Top of the list is the battle against principalities and powers (Ephesians 6:12). God is our sure victory. Jesus' victory over sin ad death is the guarantee that if we trust in Jehovah Nissi, He will see to it that we are also victorious. Our victory banner is one of love and protection.

Jehovah Shalom: Our Perfect Peace. Many times, circumstances make us lose our peace and become overcome with worry and anxiety. Too many uncertainties in life leave us scrambling to be in control. If we decide to trust God, and cast all our burden on Him, if we let go of our controlling habits enough to let Him step in, we will experience perfect peace. Our hearts will be guarded by the peace that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:6-8)

Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals. God is able to heal all sicknesses and diseases, and this is by no means limited to the physical body. Many people walk about looking healthy in body, but a lot of them are sick inside. Emotional imbalances, psychological disorders, addictions, low self esteem, pride, depression, and so on can be called diseases of the mind. The loss of a loved one can leave us hurting deeply. A broken relationship or a divorce can leave us shattered. These too can experience the total healing power of Jehovah Rapha.

Jehovah Shammah: The Omnipresent God. You never have to feel lonely again because Jehovah Shammah is with you wherever you go. He is omnipresent and is close to you at all times. The Bible says He never leaves nor forsakes you (Deuteronomy 31:6), and Jesus promised to be with you till the end of time (Matthew 28:20). For conversation, He is only a prayer away. He delights in being your ever present partner in life. 

Jehovah Sidkenu: The Lord, Our Righteousness. You have been declared the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus! You have the mind of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 2:15-16). Satan tries to drag us away from God as he did Adam and Eve in the beginning by deceiving us and trying to get us to forget our true identity. If you are facing temptations, know who you are! You can face it and win. You don't have to give in to Satan's deception. If you have stumbled along the way and feel like you are no longer worthy to be called God's child, remember that He cleanses you of all unrighteousness when you ask for forgiveness (1 John 1:9). Pick yourself up and move on. Trust in the Lord, your righteousness.

Jehovah Raah: The Lord, Our Shepherd. A shepherd has several functions. He leads the flock to pasture. Therefore he acts as a guide, leading them to where they can find food and water and shade to rest. A good shepherd will protect his flock from danger or attack. He ensures that none goes missing. He never leads them astray. If you are at a fork in the road in your life, God is willing to lead you where you should go (Isaiah 30:21). You need not remain confused, trust God to direct you right. He is eager to do this. 

These are just a few of the names of God you can trust and seek and be sure you will never be forsaken. There are many more. Dig into the Bible and search out God's names as you would search for treasure. Hold on to His names and whenever a situation arises, like David, bank on the truth that there is a God waiting to meet your needs. You just have to know His name. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10. Do you know His name?

Please do not forget to share with us the names of God you know or have discovered and how your trust in Him has led to a turn around in your life. Your testimony is sure to strengthen someone's faith. 

Names of God