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Discover the significance of the name Jehovah Shammah in the Bible and how it reveals God's presence and faithfulness throughout history and in our lives today. Explore the powerful meaning behind this name and find comfort in knowing that the Lord is always with us.
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‘What’s in a name?’ Jehovah Shammah – Ezekiel 48:35
Jehovah Shammah • ‘He has saved me, but will you tell me his name again?’ (Chinese believer) • Jehovah Roi – the Lord our Shepherd • Jehovah – the ‘I am’ God • Jehovah Rapha – the Lord who heals all our diseases • Jehovah Jireh – the Lord who provides
Jehovah Shammah • Song of Solomon 1:3 … ‘like perfume’ • James 2:7 … ‘that noble name’ • his name tells me who he is • his name tells me what he does • he does what he does because he is who he is • every name he wears is a blessing he shares
Jehovah Shammah • Ezekiel 48:35 … ‘the Lord is there’ • a priest in a prophet’s mantle • a land without inhabitants • a city without citizens • a temple without priests • a ritual without worshippers
Jehovah Shammah • the glory of God • the throne of God • the power of God • the kingdom of God • a new city … for the new nation … and the new era • a new name – Jehovah Shammah
Jehovah Shammah • Psalm 46:5-7 • Zephaniah 3:17 • Zechariah 2:5 • the Lord is not distant, he’s up-close • ‘the Lord is there’ … but where? • ‘Have you seen the one my heart loves?’ (Song of Solomon 3:3)
Jehovah Shammah • he was there … on Day One • he was in the Garden of Eden • he was with Noah, Abraham, and Jacob • he was in the Tabernacle & Temple • he was in a cattle shed in Bethlehem • he was in the Upper Room and in the garden of Gethsemane • he was there … on a cross at Calvary
Jehovah Shammah • ‘the Lord is there’ … but where? • in the fellowship of saints (Matthew 18) • in the Father’s home (Revelation 21) • in the hearts of his people (Colossians 3) • at the Father’s right hand (Hebrews 7) • in the furnace of affliction (Daniel 3) • in the shadows and storms of life … • at the end of the road (Psalm 23)
Jehovah Shammah • there’s just something about that name! How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer’s ear; It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. • all that matters in this life, and in the life to come, is that the Lord is with us
Jehovah Shammah THE LORD IS THERE!