One of the ways we can get to know God is by His Name

God's names reveal His nature. His character. His personality and His attributes He desires for each of us to know Him intimately, just as He knows us.

Jesus said that He manifested and declared God's name (John I7:B)

The names of God that Jesus Christ has manifested were prophesied in the famous Psalms 23.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside the still waters.

He restores my soul;

He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil; For You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life;

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

This book will help you to discover this wonderful revelation.

"Manifesting My Father's Names is a very encouraging and faith building message If you are trusting God for any area of your life, this will certainly help you immensely. Pastor James Arekion is an excellent Bible teacher; he is able to share the Word of God In clarity and simplicity. This little message makes easy reading, and at the same time Is very captivating.'

Dr. Theo Wolmarans

Founder Christian Family Church International San Antonio. Texas. USA

"In these pages that you are about to peruse and read will give you a solid understanding of the names of God. The name of the Lord is a strong tower and the believer who receives the revelation of God's names will understand the character of God. The book is easy to understand and will boost your faith."

Glenn Arekion

Glenn Arekion Ministries Author of Blood of Favour Louisville Kentucky. USA

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Manifesting My Father's Names

Second Edition

James Arekion

The contents and the cover of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the publisher.

Acknowledgement

"Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fa&r; honour to whom honour." Romans 13:7

Without the help of the Holy Spirit, I wouldn't have been able to write this book. He is the Teacher (John 14:26)

I would like to thank my wife Diane for her love, support and time so that this dream becomes a reality.

I would like to express my gratitude to my parents Clency and Marlene for their faithful support and -encouragement and finally to Barbara de Oliveira for editing and polishing this manuscript.

Dedication

I dedicate this book to my beautiful daughter,

Zoe Melanie Karen Arekion

Endorsements

"Manifesting My Father's Names is a very encouraging and faith building message. If you are trusting God for any area of your life, this will certainly help you immensely. Pastor James Arekion is an excellent Bible teacher; he is able to share the Word of God in clarity and simplicity. This little message makes easy reading, and at the same time is very captivating."

Dr. Theo Wolmarans

Founder Christian Family Church International

San Antonio, Texas, USA

"In these pages that you are about to peruse and read will give you a solid understanding of the names of God. The name of the Lord is a strong tower and the believer who receives the revelation of God's names will understand the character of God. The book is easy to understand and will boost your faith."

Glenn Arekion

Glenn Arekion Ministries

Author of Blood of Favour

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Contents

1. God's three primary names

2. Developing a relationship with God through His names

3. Jehovah Roi

4. Jehovah Jireh

5. Jehovah Shalom

6. Jehovah Rophe

7. Jehovah Tsidkenu

8. Jehovah Nissi

9. Jehovah Shammah

10. Jehovah Mekkadishkem

About The Author

1. God's three primary names

Just like we have the three primary colours, there are also three primary names of God in the Old Testament.

❖ Elohim

❖ Jehovah

❖ Adonai

Here is a brief explanation of these primary names:

Elohim, the all powerful creator

The first primary name of God is Elohim. This name refers to the supreme and perfect being, original creator and eternal one. The Hebrew Word for Elohim is £/and demonstrates the power, strength and creativity of God. This name appears 31 times in the first chapter of Genesis as we see a demonstration of His creative power.

In the beginning, God [Elohim] created... Gen.1:1

God [Elohim] saw... Gen.1:4

God [Elohim] called... Gen. 1:5

God [Elohim] said... Gen. 1:6

God [Elohim] made... Gen. 1:7

God [Elohim] blessed... Gen. 1:22

This reveals the omnipotence, the all powerful being in the Universe. No one and nothing is equal to Him.

Jehovah the Self-existent One

The second primary name of God is Jehovah or Yahweh. This name means the "Self-existing One". Therefore, His existence depends on no other. He is self-dependant. This name appears 6,823 times in the Old Testament and was revealed as God identified Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14 "I AM THAT I AM". As the Great I AM, He has always existed in the past and will always exist in the future.

Adonai, Lord and Master

The third primary name for God is Lord which is translated from the Hebrew word ADONAI. This name appears over 300 times in the Old Testament. Adonai is a plural word and the singular term is ADON. Therefore, Adonai refers to the Trinity of the Old Testament.

This title Adonai, signifies a relationship between a master and His servant or slave, which denotes a belonging. It is a two fold relationship revealing the master expecting total obedience from the slave and the latter expecting orders from His master and the provision for his total needs.

"Because if you confess the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses unto salvation. For the Scripture says, "Everyone believing on Him shall not be put to shame.""

Romans 10:9-11

We, the people and church of the New Testament, accept Jesus as our own personal Lord and Saviour in order to receive God's free gift of salvation. To recognize and receive Jesus as Lord means more than just going to church. It means we belong to Him. The Apostle Paul constantly declares himself as the loved bond-servant of Jesus.

Do not misunderstand the word 'slave' as we seem to have a negative portrait of this word. In the minds of many, a slave means the domination of a man or ethnic group by another. It is not the same meaning in God's eyes.

Simply put, to God it means, 'I will do what you tell me to do and go where you want me to go without fear, hesitation, negotiation and procrastination'. In return for our total obedience, we can expect God's unlimited provision for us. These benefits include direction from above, provision, blessings and protection.

The Wedding of Cana

"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. And the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus and His disciples were both invited to the marriage. And when they lacked wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, They have no wine. Jesus said to her, Woman, what do I have to do with you? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, whatever He says to you, do it. And there were six stone water pots there, according to the purification of the Jews, each containing two or three measures. Jesus said to them, Fill the water pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, now draw out and carry it to the master of the feast. And they carried it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water which was made wine (and did not know where it was from, but the servants who drew the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, every man at the beginning sets forth good wine, and when men have drunk well, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles Jesus did in Cana of Galilee. And it revealed His glory. And His disciples believed on Him."

John 2:1-11

Here we find a perfect example of the result when one has total dependence on God. Note the words of Mary: "Whatever He tells you to do, do it!" The miracle came because they heeded to these words of wisdom. Every miracle begins when we do what He tells us to do.

The Faith of the Centurion

"And when Jesus had entered into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, beseeching Him, and saying, Lord, my son lies at home paralyzed and grievously tormented. And Jesus says to him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my boy will be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, Go! And he goes; and to another, Come! And he comes; and to my servant, Do this! And he does it. V/hen Jesus heard, He marvelled and said to those who followed, Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of Heaven. But the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go. And as you have believed, so let it be to you. And his boy was healed in that hour."

Matthew 8:5-13

Notice the Centurion was not looking for a personal healing. He came asking for his servant to be healed. He explained to Jesus that he understands authority and that he is willing to submit under the authority and the words of Jesus. This cause Jesus to admire his faith publicly and he received what he requested. Therefore, faith is simply total obedience and dependence on God and His Word and it is the attitude that we must possess when we pray.

2. Developing a relationship with God through His names

"I am come in my Father's name..." John 5:43

"I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world..." John 17:6

"And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it..." John 17:26

Becoming a Christian is the beginning of developing a relationship with God. The Apostle Paul stated that the goal of the high calling in Christ Jesus is to know God (Phil 3:10-14).

One of the ways we can get to know God is by knowing His name. When we meet new friends it takes time to really get to know them. However, one of the first things that we know is their name. We can come to know God through His name.

God's name reveals His nature, His character, His personality and His attributes. He desires for each of us to know Him intimately, just as He knows us. It is those that know their God intimately who will be strong and do exploits (Dan 11:32).

Jesus says that He manifested and declared God's name to met). God has always revealed Himself to men through His names. As we understand His name we come closer to understanding God Himself. God has different names that Jesus manifested while on the earth, all of which prove His goodness and desire for His people to receive the best in life. A person comes to God through Jesus Christ His Son, and salvation is provided only by that name (Acts 4:12). His name is who He is and what He can do. So as we get to know the different names of God we develop a new deeper relationship with Him. Through the revelation of these names we will understand that He is whatever we need Him to be. Therefore, we can turn to Him in the name that fits our situation.

How did Jesus declare and manifest the name of God to us? In order to successfully answer this question we will need to go back to the Old Testament, more precisely to the Psalms of David. Although these books are estimated to have been written about 1450 B.C, they are prophetic. For example Psalm 22 prophesies of Jesus' death and Psalm 24 prophesies of the King's glorious return. One speaks of the past and the latter of the future. In between, wonderfully and wisely fitted is the present day prophecy of 'The Lord is my Shepherd', where David receives a revelation of the names of God which sets the scene of the Saviour's life and ministry. This is one of his most famous and renowned Psalms, Psalm 23. This popular passage is often used at funerals and is widely misunderstood, misinterpreted and thus misapplied.

PSALM 23 (PSALM OF DAVID)

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to He down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Manifesting My Father's Names

3. Jehovah Roi

"The LORD is my shepherd"

In John 10:11, Jesus says that He is the good shepherd that gives His life for the sheep. He speaks and refers to His followers as sheep. Of all the animals, we are compared to sheep. As one knows, a sheep has no protection in itself; it does not have sharp teeth, nor claws or quills or even a scent like a skunk in order to defend itself against a predator. A sheep is totally dependant upon the shepherd and Jesus reveals himself as the good shepherd. A good shepherd gives good things to His sheep. When Psalm 23 says "The Lord is my shepherd" it is revealing a name of God as "Jehovah Rohi". 'Lord' referring to 'Jehovah' and 'Rohi' to 'Shepherd'.

God has no restriction on the abundance that He wants to give to His people. He has no limitation!

In the Old Testament, the name Lord or Jehovah is the most frequently used to describe God. It means the "self-existent one" and 'Rohi' demonstrate how He tenderly and lovingly takes care of us. He is a loving and caring God.

We are told in the New Testament that He is love (1 John 4:8) and that His love never fails (1 Cor 13:8). Jesus characterized the love of God by laying down His life for us. His life, ministry, death and resurrection were all motivated by love. It was His love and care that caused Him to save, deliver and heal.

He protects us from the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy.

The thief refers to the devil who steals the blessings and prosperity of people. The thief kills ones vision and ability, bringing in discouragement, pain and sorrow. He comes to destroy relationships in the home, health in the body, wrecking lives and devastate what we cherish.

However, Jesus reassures us that He has come to give us life and life more abundantly (John 10:10). God has no restriction on the abundance that He wants to give to His people. He has no limitation! He wants to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Eph 3:20). No matter what your need and desires are God will provide. He never runs out. He will make it for you. He is an intimate person who cares for His own. He will give you direction. He will protect and He will help. Wherever God leads, He feeds. He feeds with good green pastures and leads to quiet waters. We are faced with various difficulties and troubles, oftentimes because we failed to listen and obey His voice.

"If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land. "Isaiah 1:19

The verb used in Psalm 23 is present tense, indicating that He cares for us everyday. That is exactly what Jesus did to His followers. His first words in calling His disciples were "Follow me". A command that still holds true today. As we faithfully accept this call to follow, an open door is set before us. David unveils what Jesus will declare and manifest. In fact, David discloses at least seven more redemptive names of God.

4. Jehovah Jireh

"I shall not want"

After receiving Him as our shepherd, we notice the next lioe is 'I shall not want' - Jehovah Jireh, the LORD my provider.

The Lord will provide all our necessities and daily needs; these include provision for the body, the family, emotionally, socially, spiritually and financially. He provides strength and grace for the soul.

Jesus was the provider for His followers. Remember His first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2:1-11). It was not of an urgent matter such as the death of somebody or a really desperate need. It was at a party, a time of relaxation, of fun and enjoyment and yet He was still willing to help. So to demonstrate His love, He miraculously provided the best for those that do whatever He says. God is interested in both the small and the big matters of your life. He is a problem solver!

What takes years to achieve, can be accomplished quicker with the intervention of Jehovah Jireh.

It is no secret that it takes years to produce good wine. In fact, the older the wine the better the taste and greater value. Here the Lord shows that not only will He provide but also He will give the best to His children. What takes years to achieve, can be accomplished quicker with the intervention of Jehovah Jireh.

The raw material needed to produce wine is grape; however man's way is not necessarily God's way. God has a way of doing things that may be beyond our comprehension. He used water to bring forth wine. God will provide for you, no matter how stupid it may seem or unnatural the process may be. Just trust and do what He says and you will not be disappointed.

I believe that the wine that He provided was nonalcoholic. To provide such thing for them would have been a sin on the Lord's behalf and we are told that he did not sin. (2 Corinth. 5:21)

"Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!

Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD'S right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on thy glory.

For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that therein."

Habakkuk 2:15-17

If Jesus had got them drunk He would have sinned. He did everything to the glory of the Father. Drunkenness brings violence and destruction; which makes you step out of the will of God. So, this was sweet wine that is non-alcoholic. God provides things that are not harmful to you but an enjoyment.

Most historical scholars' points out that wine in those days were alcoholic and that it would have been usually watered down to six parts of water and one part of wine. Because of this, it would be quite hard to get drunk from it but we know that people could. However, the difference between this wine and the rest made in history is that this one is 'God made'. It is the only ever God made wine recorded in history and would therefore be the best and cannot be compared to other wines!

Another story is where He feeds the five thousand men excluding women and children in order to illustrate and manifest the name Jehovah Jireh to them. He wanted to feed them all. To Jehovah Jireh no task is too big.

Not only were they full, but there were remainders. All were fed because one young boy was willing to give. Abraham gave God the name Jehovah Jireh as he led Isaac to be sacrificed (Gen. 22:14). This proves that God will also provide what we need and want to offer Him.

When you know that, you can live a worry free life. Yes, we will be faced with various challenges, but rest assure just like Jesus took care of the storm when the disciples were scared for their lives and commanded it to be at peace, He will intervene and do the same for us (Mark 4:39).

5. Jehovah Shalom

“He leadeth me beside the still waters"

This now brings the next verse of Psalm 23 to light, 'He leads me beside still waters', Jehovah Shalom, the LORD our peace. There are two types of peace mentioned in the Bible. There is the peace with God and the peace of God. Jesus is our peace!

“And having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven."

Colossians 1:20

Through Him we have peace with God (Rom 5:1). There is no more separation between God and us. Jesus broke down that wall of partition. Now we can come boldly to God and in return receive the peace of God. The latter comes as a result of the former. We obtain the peace of God because of our relationship with God, being at peace with Him through Jesus our Lord.

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

The peace of God that surpasses all understanding brings a worry free life. Jesus said:

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life" Matthew 6:27

A wise word to meditate on is: "If you can't help worrying, remember worrying can't help you either."

"He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. "Mark 4:39

That peace takes away every fear that we may have.

When you are facing the storms of life, Jesus will stand on your behalf and bring peace in your life. Just as He took the burdens of His followers so, too, He will take your burden as He confirmed unto us Jehovah Shalom.

'He makes us lie down' indicates total rest, recovery, safety and security inside our life and concerning our future. No fear, no fret, no anxiety, no troubled heart, just peace knowing He will take care. God wants to remove confusion in your life. He is the author of peace not confusion (1 Cor 14:33).

He takes care of us in time of trouble and discouragement. Even in the midst of adversity the LORD is our peace. When it seems too great for us to handle, He tells us to come unto Him and He will give us rest (Matt 11:28). That peace takes away every fear that we may have. Fear is not of God. Fear causes uncertainty, God's intervention means that we can face the future with faith and confidence.

One of the areas of life that causes worry is finance. Note that the revelation of Jehovah Shalom comes after Jehovah Jireh.

If one is not prospering, one will not be at peace. Prosperity in the body of Christ has been widely misunderstood, most certainly because the Bible states that the love of money is the root of all evil. Money is an important commodity which we all need. It is a daily necessity. We are not to love money, but we do need it to live in this world. Jesus demonstrated that He is interested in carrying our burdens and will help us assume our financial responsibility. We are not at peace when we are indebted, so Jehovah Shalom is ready to come to our rescue, just as He did for Peter.

"And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? Of their own children, or of strangers? Peter saith unto Him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, then are the children free. Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast and hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee."

Matt 17:24-27

We need to understand that it is God's will for us to prosper and live in peace. As a child of God, it is your absolute right to have the peace of God in your life, your marriage, your job and your future. Shalom means nothing missing, nothing broken.

6. Jehovah Rophe

"He restoreth my soul"

In Mark chapter 5 we read the stories of a demon-possessed man, of Jairus and concerning the woman with the issue of blood. I like to title this marvellous chapter as Restoration by Jesus. The Bible states that this demon-possessed man was not in his house with his family nor did he have any friends but that he was alone in the tombs and cutting himself. When Jesus delivered this man he was sent back to his family restored to his right mind.

...not only was she healed of her disease, but also she was able to go back home and re-establish her position...

Jairus, whose daughter was sick and at the point of death, then met Jesus. The Lord agreed to come and heal his child. However, on the way there, a woman who had been suffering for twelve years with an issue of blood delayed him. This woman was not only afflicted in terms of her body but she was ruined in terms of finances. However there is perhaps another pain that she carried. According to the Old Testament book of Leviticus 15:25ff, she was considered as unclean and her husband and family had the right to leave her alone. This woman must have been quite wealthy to have paid twelve years of consultation, without any sign of getting better and rather she grew worse. She came alone to Jesus, no father, mother, husband, child or friend to lean on. She was weak physically, hurt emotionally, broke financially and lonely socially. Yet she didn't give up! She desired to have a normal life just like the rest of us. The Bible said that she heard of Jesus and pressed to touch his garments. In among this crowd of people she pressed forward to receive what she had often times dreamed of. She managed to touch His garment and power came out of Him into her and she was healed. The King James Version states that she was made whole or in other words completely restored. Somehow, miraculously on that day, not only was she healed of her disease, but she was also able to go back home and re-establish her position as a daughter, a wife, a mother and a friend. Still another miraculous outpouring occurred as she was blessed again financially.

Has it ever occurred to you that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit, (Luke 4:1) thus being the tabernacle or temple of God at that time? In fact He was God! And have you not read in the Old Testament how a man who carried the tabernacle back and who tried to hold it so that it doesn't fall died as he touched it?

What am I saying to you? I am saying that in the Old Testament when an unclean person touched the holy tabernacle they died; however in the New Testament, the dispensation of grace, if you DO NOT touch the tabernacle of God, JESUS, you will die!!! He is the restorer of our soul. He is Jehovah Rophe, the LORD our healer manifested in the flesh. He heals and restores us to wholeness. He returns what you have lost and with Him it is never too late. Just check Mark 5 concerning Jairus. He raised his daughter back to life. Some believers are not sure that healing is for today. In fact many believe that sickness is from God and that He uses this as a mean to teach us a lesson. Many of God's people think they are suffering for Jesus when they are sick. This is not true and sickness is not the will of God for your life. Jesus suffered that you don't have to suffer.

"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."

Acts 10:38

This scripture shows me where sickness and oppression is from. Notice that when you are sick you are oppressed. Sickness is not from God. God cannot give you what He doesn't have. He is the LORD our healer and Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrew 13:8). Therefore healing is still for today. You have as much right to receive God's healing power as the many people who were impacted by the ministry of Jesus and His apostles.

Some of us are not aware that we have been hurt or that we are sick. We need to go for our 'check up' with Jehovah Rophe and He will take care of us and supply the healing that we need.

7. Jehovah Tsidkenu

"He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake"

"Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS."

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Jehovah Tsidkenu, the LORD our righteousness. Righteousness is the ability to stand before God's presence without any sense of fear, condemnation or inferiority. For this to happen one needs to be delivered from a sin consciousness. The Father is ever ready and willing to forgive us all our sins. It is God's righteousness that leads us in the path of righteousness.

The Father is ever ready and willing to forgive us all our sins

One of the most popular songs in the seventies that was interpreted by many artists was, 'My Way'.

Unfortunately, all of us have wandered away from God's way to do things our way. It is God's righteousness that leads us in the path of righteousness. Our way was the way of sin.

We were all born sinners and that separated us from the glory of God (Rom 3:23). As a result of sin we were all born dead spiritually, unconnected to God (Rom 6:23). It was by one man's disobedience that all were made sinners. When God created Adam, He made everyone in one body. Adam was commanded to multiply and to dominate the earth. When Adam sinned against God in the Garden of Eden everyone born of him inherited his sin. This is why God needed to send Jesus and He manifested the righteousness of God to us and showed us the way back to God.

Psalm 23 says "He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Jesus says that He is the way, the truth and the life that no man goes to the Father but by Him (John 14:6). He then laid down His life as a sacrificial lamb and shed blood so that by Him we are made the righteousness of God. It is His blood that gives us access and enables us to stand boldly before the Father. God's blood covenant transferred us from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light, exchanging our unrighteousness with His righteousness. John the Baptist pointed to Him and declared, "Behold the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) He made us righteous not because of what we've done but because of His name's sake.

Isn't it wonderful to know that God is willing to forgive us all our sins? You don't need to walk around feeling guilty, condemned or inferior. No matter the sin that you have committed, He has made it possible to cleanse you so that you can be in His presence. Some may say 'but I still commit sin and I am a Christian'. We are told to confess our sins and God will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Not only will He forgive, but He will also deliver you from the sin that keeps you bound.

"But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Romans 7:23-25

8. Jehovah Nissi

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil"

Jehovah Nissi, the LORD our banner conquers every fear and darkness in our lives. After catching the various revelations about Jehovah God, David understood that he will be facing challenging circumstances in his life. Through it all, he knows that he's got to keep going and trust God.

Yet He gave them the strength to endure and experience victory even in the midst of trouble.

There is also a change in the words that he uses. Note that it is not God, the shepherd of his life that led him to the valley of the shadow of death yet even there He is present! Life is full of challenges and fear comes when we face the unknown or feel weighed down by opposing forces. That's why we need to acknowledge Jehovah Nissi the LORD our banner, and then we can walk with courage and assurance of victory. This is the name we can call upon to deliver us and also give us the strength to endure the challenging circumstances. There is a difference between deliverance and endurance. We all want to be delivered from the trials of fire that we face. However we need tp understand that God strengthens us even to go through the water and the fire as well. (Isaiah 43:2)

Daniel had to endure in the lion's den. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were in the fire. In both sets of circumstances these men faced obstacles for them to be obedient to God. It was not God that was the cause of it ail, yet He gave them the strength to endure and experience victory even in the midst of trouble. They were not alone. He was there for them and Jehovah Nissi will be there for you. This is a time of battle and Jehovah will fight for you so that you win in life.

In this passage we see a portrait of David’s relationship, attitude and faith towards God. Just because he went through difficult times did not mean that he gave up. Rather we see his faith and perseverance. In the valley of the shadow of death he keeps walking in faith.

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Cor. 5:7

So where did Jesus manifest the name Jehovah Nissi in His ministry?

"But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, 'It is a spirit'; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, 'Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid'.

And Peter answered him and said, 'Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water'. And He said, 'Come'. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, 'Lord, save me'. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, 'O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?' And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God."

Matthew 14:24-33

What we need to understand in from this passage is that not all the disciples were fishermen. Thus, a sudden storm would be very frightening to them. For the few that had an understanding of the sea, this was also a shocking experience to them. They had often navigated here and would have known from experience if the weather was suitable or not for sailing. There was no indication of dark clouds or rain as they lifted anchor and began their journey to get to the other side. In this instance Jesus was not in the boat with them. After dispatching the people home, He went to pray. One would miss His presence in the boat specially when faced with sudden storms. Had He been with them they would have felt more secure. Nevertheless, perceiving the sudden weather change and the disastrous condition, Jehovah Nissi showed up.

He walked on water, fighting what one may consider as a natural event and prevailing against the gale. He reassures them of His presence and beckoned Peter to come and do what He did.

Jesus gave them the victory in this battle for their lives. Just as He showed up to defeat the enemy's plan against His beloved, He'll show up for you in your storms of life and cause you to win!

There is something strange that we can discover about this storm. Jesus commanded them to go to the other side, the destination being the country of Gadarenes. Notice what happened as soon as He set foot on land. Immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. In fact the Bible states that he was possessed with a legion of them. I believe it was the wicked spirits in that man that caused the storm so that they would not get to the other side and that this man would remain bound in his life. These demons knew Jesus by name and identified Him as the Son of the Most High God. Something else to observe is that the demons begged Jesus to allow them to go into about two thousand swine. When permission was granted from the Lord the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea and were chocked in the sea. Was it not the devil's goal to do that to His disciples!! No matter what the devil throws at you, know that Jehovah Nissi will fight for you and you will not sink, but experience victory.

9. Jehovah Shammah

"For thou art with me"

When David says, "Thou art with me" he is acknowledging the presence of Jehovah Shammah or the LORD is there.

Receiving Jesus as our Lord and Saviour offers more benefits than just gaining access into heaven. We are promised His presence in our lives. Surely His presence causes fear and trouble to the enemy. When God is present in your life demons will be absent. If there is one thing that the devil cannot stand it is the presence of God. Darkness dispels when light comes.

His rod and His staff bring comfort. With the rod He beats away the wild animals and He uses the crook of His staff to pick up and rescue the sheep from the pit or from the water.

Fellowshipping with Him brings the grace of our Lord Jesus, the love of God, into manifestation in our lives.

The angel informed Mary that Jesus was also to be called Emmanuel, meaning God with us.

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

Matthew 1:23

In His earthly walk He was as a comforter to His disciples. They were never in lack. He was always present to save them from danger. They were untouchable and they enjoyed His attention for three and a half years. So as He prepared Himself to lay down His life to die for us, He prayed that the Father would send 'another' Comforter, the promised Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Christ and just as He showed intimate attention and protection to the disciples, so will the Holy Spirit do the same for us. Fellowshipping with Him brings the grace of our Lord Jesus, the love of God, into manifestation in our lives.

10. Jehovah Mekkadishkem

"Thou anointest my head with oil"

Oil is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit. It was used in order to sanctify people, things and places for God's use. The prophet Samuel anointed David himself to be king. God turned a shepherd boy into one of the greatest kings. Jehovah Mekaddishkem alone is able to sanctify and use us for His glory.

There is no anointing without the Holy Spirit.

When one received the anointing, one was empowered by God for a specific task. To anoint means to pour upon, smear all over or rub into with oil. A good biblical definition of the anointing is when God separates you from yourself and fills you with Himself; so that when you are speaking it is as if it is God who is speaking. When you are acting, it is as though God is acting. You are yourself, but you are not yourself, the Spirit of the Lord rises up mightily on the inside of you and manifests God's glory in you, through you and for you.

The anointing is simply God in action in the flesh doing those things that the flesh cannot do. There is no anointing without the Holy Spirit. One cannot do what

God has appointed us to do without the Holy Spirit. Jesus manifested Jehovah Mekaddishkem as soon as He began His public ministry by saying

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me..."

Isaiah 61:1 and Luke 4:18-19

That same prophetic book of Isaiah also revealed what the anointing can do.

"And it shall come to pass in that day, that this burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. ”

Isaiah 10:27

Therefore, the anointing that you received becomes a yoke destroying, burden removing power of God. The yoke and burden referred to the devil's oppression. Jesus stated that because He was anointed, His preaching of the Gospel would destroy the devil's work on people and bring healing, deliverance, restoration and liberty.

"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Hoi Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him. ”

Acts 10:38

The anointing will do you and other people good. It is proof that God is with you. The Apostle John confirms the power of the anointing when he declared that the purpose of Jesus being sent to us was to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8).

David experienced an overflowing in his life after being anointed. Though he was faced with many obstacles, he boldly confronted them all and achieved a victorious life, because of the revelation that he received concerning the names of God which strengthened his faith. He mentions that two things will follow him all the days of his life: goodness and mercy. As we receive Jesus as our LORD, we can rest assure that our lives too will flow with the goodness and mercy of God.

The names of God were manifested in Jesus and now whatever we ask the Father in His name, guarantees results. Remember Jesus said to His disciples 'If you have seen me, you have seen the Father'. As we understand the different names and their meanings we can boldly come before the Father and ask knowing that it is our heritage and our right as children of God to receive whatever we need. His name reveals His will for our lives.

"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."

1 John 5:13-15

Prayer For Salvation:

The Name of Jesus is powerful and He has the ability to change and transform your life. He alone can make the difference in your life.

If you do not know the Lord Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour, simply pray the following prayer in faith:

"Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus. Your Word says, 'Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" Acts 2:21.

Come into my heart Jesus, and be Lord over my life according to Romans 10:9-10: 'Because, if you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and have faith in your heart that God has made him come back from the dead, you will have salvation: For with the heart man has faith to get righteousness, and with the mouth he says that Jesus is Lord to get salvation. [BBE Translation].

I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord of my life.

Thank You for saving me. I am born again, a new creation, my old life has gone and all things are new (2 Corinthians 5:17).

I pray this prayer in the name of Jesus.

AMEN.

About the author

James Arekion is an anointed and dynamic teacher of the Word of God. Communicating in a personal and practical way, he began teaching from the age of 16. His messages are straightforward, fundamental, simple and yet effectively encouraging people through life situations and empowering them to succeed in every area of life. He has also written many praise & worship songs and has penned numerous articles for Christian Magazines and sources.

James has ministered in churches, Leadership and Businessman seminars, Youth rallies in England, USA, South Africa, France, Madagascar, Rodrigues Island and Swaziland.

He is married to Diane and they have a daughter, Karen.

Table of Contents

1. God's three primary names

2. Developing a relationship with God through His names

3. Jehovah Roi

4. Jehovah Jireh

5. Jehovah Shalom

6. Jehovah Rophe

7. Jehovah Tsidkenu

8. Jehovah Nissi

9. Jehovah Shammah

10. Jehovah Mekkadishkem

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