In the bible there are over 900 names for God. My very first devotionals in 2008 explored some of these names, of which I’m no expert, but they help me to discover more of his nature, his character, and his deep love for his children. This week I am exploring some new names, and have also revisited and re-written one of my favourites.
ADONAI: “Lord” [Genesis 15:2; Judges 6:15] was used in place of YHWH, which was thought by the Jews to be too sacred to be uttered by sinful men. In the Old Testament, YHWH is more often used in God’s dealings with His people, while Adonai is used more when He deals with the Gentiles.
Easter is always a reminder that our Lord, yours and mine, left His throne in glory and came to this Earth. He clothed Himself in human flesh, He lived a sinless, perfect life, yet was rejected by men, forsaken by His friends, laughed at, mocked, and ridiculed. He was falsely accused, beaten, and nailed to a cruel Roman cross. The Son of God, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords did all of this because of his great love for his children. So, when I am moved to tears knowing this and recognising my unworthiness, why don’t I always surrender to His Lordship?
Isaiah came to know God in such a way as Lord, he had a vision in which he saw the Lord:
“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple” Isaiah 6:1 [NIV].
Adonai simply means “master” and it was out of his knowledge of God that he would be thrust into a ministry to the people. It was Adonai that he heard say, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8 [NIV] and because Isaiah knew Adonai, he was quick to respond, “Here am I. Send me!”
When we walk with God in such a manner, the Christian life becomes a great adventure. Lately I feel I have strayed from the closeness I have known with my Adonai, but am encouraged by a line in J R R Tolkien’s poem “All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter”, I remind myself "Not all those who wander are lost",
Dawn Milward
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