Thanks, I needed that!

Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.  (Hebrews 12:11)

I am somewhat proud to report that I have never been drunk in my life. Even though I am not a teetotaler, I know my limits. And it’s not for the reasons one might assume, such as righteousness or scriptural forbearance. The real reason I have never been drunk is because I suffer from a terminal case of what I like to call foot-in-mouth disease: My mouth gets me in so much trouble when I am sober that I am terrified to think of what crazy, embarrassing gaffes might escape my pie hole if I were to loosen the reigns with inebriation. I wish I was as good at limiting my mouth as I am at limiting my alcohol intake.

With the advent of the internet, email and blogs, the same holds true for the words that flow from my fingers to my keyboard and through emails. You’d think that having the time to consider these words more carefully while writing and before hitting the send button might provide a better buffer from such bloopers, but the other day a real zinger escaped from my keyboard and I suffered the humiliation of having a very dear friend call me on the carpet for it.

Earlier that day, another friend had forwarded to me a sweet email homily about a woman who was sitting alone at her mother’s funeral when a man came in and sat next to her, flustered because he was late. It turns out, he thought he was at his aunt’s funeral which was being held in the church across the street. The encounter lifted the woman’s spirits, and brought back some of the joy she knew her mother would have shared. After the funeral the two went out for coffee, and over time a relationship bloomed and they were married.

I enjoyed the story so much that I forwarded it to a select group of friends with a footnote that told how the story touched me in more ways than one — not just because of its poignancy, but also as a confirmation of prayer and God's will at work in my life. I then went on to tell how after struggling to deal with my divorce I had looked back on all of the years that I prayed that God would make me pleasing to my husband, and I mistakenly implied that God caused the end of my marriage because in order for me to be “pleasing to my husband” he had to get rid of the current one so I could have a man that I could please. Then I went on to tell how I have complete faith that the right man is out there for me somewhere, and I know that everything will happen in God's own good time... And in the future, I’ll be much more careful about what I pray for!!!

Even now as I read those words, I’m blushing. What was I thinking when I sent that out? I don’t really believe for one second that God was responsible for the end of my marriage so that I could move forward to find a man whom I can please. I believe that God grieved right along with me when my husband told me he didn’t love me anymore and had found somebody else. The death of a marriage is almost as serious as the death of a person, and I know that the responsibility for my divorce lies totally in the actions of my husband and myself, and ultimately, his decision to end it by moving on to somebody else. Unfortunately, God’s will and our choices often do not agree with one another. Clearly my husband was acting apart from God’s will. But God doesn’t force people to love him – or anyone else. However, I do believe that His will can move mountains and lift us from the deepest depths of despair. And that’s what He has done for me as I have dealt with this divorce. He has comforted me, strengthened me and guided me.

So why did I write that crazy message? To be honest, after a lot of self-examination and prayer I can see that I was caught up in being cute and clever. Even though there was some sincere desire in there somewhere to glorify God (in my own gauche way), I was hasty in my writing and should have stopped to consider my words more carefully before hitting that send button. Especially if my first true priority had been to glorify God.

As is so often the case with so many of us, my heart was in the right place, but my brain wasn’t. This is one reason why I identify so closely with the apostle, Peter, who really had a penchant for putting his foot in his mouth. Jesus usually seemed amused by Peter’s exuberance. In Matthew 14, when Jesus is walking on the water and Peter starts to join him but starts sinking, I like to picture Jesus chuckling to himself as he pulls Peter out of the drink. On the other hand, Peter’s effusiveness lead to harsh rebuke from Jesus (Mark 8:32-33). And Peter’s most famous faux pas came in the Garden of Gethsemane when he promised to stand by Jesus and argued that he would never deny Jesus. I can picture Jesus giving a sad little smile as he told his friend that he would deny him three times before the cock crowed. Of course, we know that Jesus was right, and I can imaging Peter’s humiliation and embarrassment in the aftermath of that story. Yet Peter went on to be one of the strongest leaders in the church and was even quite eloquent with his words in his sermon to the Jews on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:14-36). One of the things that made Peter so strong was his ability to admit his faults and learn by them.

This has been a common thread in my life as well. In the past couple years, I have been experiencing a spiritual renaissance. Even though I’ve been a follower of God since the age of 13, it wasn’t until late 2006-early 2007 that I really disciplined myself to spend time in daily devotions. And I finally achieved the state of “praying without ceasing”, where I am in constant conversation with God throughout my day, either thanking him for the blessings around me (“Thank you so much, Lord, for this beautiful fall day!”), or making silent commentary to him about the circumstances around me (“Lord, please give me patience for this old man in front of me driving 15 mph below the speed limit…”). I delivered my first-ever sermon in March 2007, and could truly feel the Spirit guiding my words. I could also sense the guidance of the Spirit when consoling another dear friend over the suicide of her stepson at about that same time. My close communion with God guided me through starting my own chocolate company for people with food allergies, and continues to sustain me through the dissolution of my marriage. God has lead me from Georgia to a new life in California, and my life is so blessed right now, I almost feel spoiled by God. In fact, in hindsight my little verbal outburst via email could probably be described as the action of a spoiled child: I have been so bolstered by God’s blessings, that I became overconfident and rushed boldly forward to prove how clever I was, instead of humbly focusing on God’s mercy and grace.

So when I received Heather’s email reply of rebuke to my horrible homily, I went through quite a gambit of emotions. Naturally, I felt horrifically embarrassed and humbled by the valid points she made. It’s usually at this point in receiving chastisement that I go through a protracted period of beating myself up for my stupidity – anywhere from an hour to a month of self-abuse. But this is where the grace of God comes in: Not only did I recognize that I richly deserved the reprimand, but I experience an unusual (for me) sense of gratitude. I was thankful for Heather’s gentle admonition, and that I have a friend who loves me enough to risk offending me to confront me with harsh truths. And I was especially thankful to God for giving Heather the strength to do so, as well as the lessons I gleaned from it. Not only was it a valuable lesson in humility – it also turned into an edifying exercise which motivated me to dig deeper into God’s word and thus helped me to grow even more. More proof that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord.

And now, I offer my story to you as glass of lemonade which God has made from one of the bigger lemons of my life. I pray that you will find fellowship in my example of God’s patience with my humanity, and perhaps learn enough from my blunder to save yourself from a painful lesson down the road of your own life.

And I assure you that I considered every word written here very prayerfully before hitting the send button… now!

The Names of God

Earlier this year — before the great tempest of my divorce — I studied Kay Arthur's devotion book, Lord Teach me to Pray in 28 Days. It was a wonderful guide to understanding how to pray within God's will. (Seriously, do you really think it's God's will for you to drive a Lexus or have a 60" plasma TV?...). Among other things, this study taught me that Jesus did not intend for the Lord's prayer to be recited by rote, but rather as a pattern for prayer with a distinct six-part pattern:

1. Worship/reverence for Gods sovereignty
2. Allegiance & submission to God's Will
3. Petition and intercession (faith in Him to meet our needs)
4. Confession – laying our faults, weaknesses and deficiencies at His feet.
5. Deliverance – help us to be watchful and not give in to temptation
6. More Worship – we can never give God enough glory!

Another beautiful lesson I gleaned from this book was learning to call upon the name of the Lord. The Lord's Prayer starts with, "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name." Throughout the Bible, there are hundreds of names and metaphors for God, in every kind of situation. And every name testifies to His character. So, when you come before God with a need, you can take comfort in His name for your situation. You can stand on the promise given by each name:

He is Jehovah-Jireh, the God who will provide.
He is Jehovah-Raphe, the God who heals.
He is Jehovah-Shalom, the God who is peace.
He is Jehovah-Shammah, the God who is with you always.

I have called upon the name of the Lord so many times this past year. And He has been faithful to hear my prayers, and meet my needs beyond my prayers and expectations. He truly has been my wonderful counselor, my healer and my peace throughout the ordeal of my divorce and moving across country to start a new life.

I was reflecting on all of this one morning during my devotions, and I started thinking of all of the names of God that I could remember... then I "Googled*" all of the names of God I could find on the internet. Below is a compilation of what I found. Some of them are awesome (Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth). Some are beautiful (bright morning star, a hiding place from the wind). Reading through all of them reminded me that our God is an Awesome God — so powerful, multi-faceted and complex, yet so personal, gentle and loving. I hope you'll enjoy reading through this as much as I did in compiling it. And I hope you'll keep it for future reference, when you need to "call upon the name of the Lord".

Blessings to you!

Joy

Names of the Lord

Wonderful Counselor

Almighty

Prince of Peace

Creator

Abba (Father)

Bawraw (Creator)

El, Eli (God)

El Olam (Eternal God)

Adonai (Our Cause/Support, Lord, Master)

Elohim (Creator)

Kunios (Lord/Sovereign)

Theos (Holy One)

El Elyon (Most High, Sovereign)

El Shaddai (God Almighty)

El Roi (The God who sees)

Jehovah (Savior, Deliverer)

Jehovah Jireh (The Lord will provide)

Jehovah Raah/Rohi (The Lord, my shepherd)

Jehova Raphe (The Lord that heals)

Jehovah Nissi (The Lord is my banner)

Jehova Tsidkenu (The Lord, our righteousness)

Jehovah Shalom (The Lord sends peace)

Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is there)

Jehovah Mkaddesh (He is the Good that sanctifies us)

Jehovah Tsaba/Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts/Army)

Jehovah Hoseenu (The Lord our Maker)
Jehovah Eloheenu (The Lord our God )

Yaweh (“I Am”)

I am...

I AM THAT I AM
I am a father to Israel
I am a great King
I am alive for evermore
I am Alpha and Omega
I am for you
I am from above
I am God
I am God Almighty
I am gracious
I am he
I am he that comforts you
I am he that speaks
I am he that lives, and was dead
I am he which searches the reins and hearts
I am holy
I am in the midst of Israel
I am married unto you
I am meek and lowly in heart
I am merciful
I am the Almighty God
I am the bread of life
I am the door
I am the door of the sheep
I am the first and the last
I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob
I am the God of your fathers
I am the good shepherd
I am the light of the world
I am the living bread
I am the LORD
I am the LORD, and there is none else
I am the Lord GOD
I am the LORD in the midst of the earth
I am the LORD that doth sanctify you
I am the LORD that heals you
I am the LORD that makes all things
I am the LORD that smites
I am the LORD, the God of all flesh
I am the LORD your God
I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt
I am the LORD your God that divides the sea
I am the LORD your God which leads you by the way that you should go
I am the LORD your God which teaches you to profit
I am the LORD which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness
I am the LORD which hallow you
I am the LORD, your Holy One
I am the resurrection, and the life
I am the root and offspring of David
I am the Son of God
I am the vine
I am the way, the truth, and the life
I am their inheritance (speaking of the priests)
I am your exceeding great reward
I am your part and your inheritance (said to the Levites)
I am your salvation
I am your Savior
I am your shield
I am with you
I am with you to deliver you
I am with you to save you
I am with you always

Who also makes intercession for us
Who answered me in the day of my distress
Who calls those things which be not as though they were
Who comforts us in all our tribulation
Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness
Who covers you with light as with a garment
Who crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercies
Who daily loads us with benefits
Who dwells on high
Who forgives all your iniquities
Who gave himself a ransom for all
Who gave himself for our sins
Who gives food to all flesh
Who gives rain upon the earth
Who gives songs in the night
Who gives us richly all things to enjoy
Who has abolished death
Who has also sealed us
Who has ascended up into heaven
Who has bound the waters in a garment
Who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus
Who has called you unto his kingdom and glory
Who has established all the ends of the earth
Who has gathered the wind in his fists
Who has given me counsel
Who has given the earns of the Spirit in our hearts
Who has his eyes like unto a flame of fire
Who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity
Who has redeemed us from our enemies
Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling
Who hast done great things
Who hast set your glory above the heavens
Who heals all your diseases
Who humbles himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth
Who is above all
Who is blessed for ever
Who is over all
Who is rich in mercy
Who is worthy to be praised
Who keeps covenant and mercy
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever
Who lays the beams of his chambers in the waters
Who lives for ever and ever
Who loved me, and gave himself for me
Who makes the clouds his chariot
Who makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire
Who only does wondrous things
Who only has immortality
Who quickens all things
Who quickens the dead
Who redeems your life from destruction
Who remembered us in our low estate
Who rides upon the heaven in your help
Who satisfies your mouth with good things
Who shall bless you
Who shall help you
Who shall establish you, and keep you from evil
Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain
Who takes vengeance
Who walks upon the wings of the wind
Who was delivered for our offenses
Who was faithful to him that appointed him
Who was raised again for our justification
Who was with me in the way which I went
Who will have all men to be saved

He is...

· A Branch

· A chief cornerstone

· A consuming fire

· A covert from the tempest

· A crown of glory

· A diadem of beauty

· A father to Israel

· A God that hides you

· A Governor

· A great high priest

· A holy God

· A jealous God

· A just God and a Savior

· A hiding place from the wind

· A high priest of good things to come

· A high priest over the house of God

· A judge of the widows

· A light to lighten the Gentiles

· A living stone

· A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief

· A man of war

· A merciful and faithful high priest

· A merciful God

· A mighty terrible one (In KJV, "terrible" means "awesome")

· A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle

· A nail in a sure place

· A place of broad rivers and streams

· A plant of renown

· A priest upon his throne

· A Prince and a Savior

· A rewarder of them that diligently seek him

· A rock of offense [to the unbeliever]

· A rod out of the stem of Jesse

· A sanctuary

· A Scepter

· A shadow from the heat

· A shelter for me

· A son over his own house [the Church is His house]

· A Star out of Jacob

· A stone of stumbling [to the unbeliever]

· A strength to the needy in his distress

· A strength to the poor

· A strong LORD

· A strong tower from the enemy

· A sun and shield

· A sure foundation

· A tried stone

· A very present help in trouble

· A wall of fire round about

· A witness to us

· Abba, Father

· Advocate with the Father

· Almighty God

· Alpha and Omega

· An ensign for the nations

· An ensign of the people

· Ancient of days

· Apostle and High Priest of our profession

· Author and finisher of our faith

· Author of eternal salvation

· Author of peace

· Beginning of the creation of God

· Blessed and only Potentate

· Bread of God

· Bread of life

· Bright and morning star

· Buckler to all those that trust in him

· Buckler to them that walk uprightly

· Captain of their salvation

· Christ Jesus

· Christ Jesus our Lord

· Christ in you, the hope of glory

· Christ the King of Israel

· Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God

· Confidence of all the ends of the earth

· Consolation of Israel

· Counselor

· Covenant of the people

· Creator of the ends of the earth

· Dayspring from on high

· Desire of all nations

· Everlasting Father

· Everlasting God

· Everlasting King

· Faithful and True

· Faithful Creator

· Faithful witness

· Father of glory

· Father of lights

· Father of mercies

· Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

· Father of spirits

· Father of the fatherless

· First-begotten of the dead

· Firstborn among many brethren

· Firstborn of every creature

· Former of all things

· Fountain of Living Waters

· Glory of their strength

· Glory of your people Israel

· God Almighty

· God alone

· God and Father of all

· God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

· God full of compassion

· God in whose hand your breath is

· God most high

· God my maker

· God of Abraham

· God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob

· God of all comfort

· God of all flesh

· God of all grace

· God of all the families of Israel

· God of glory

· God of gods

· God of heaven

· God of heaven and earth

· God of hope

· God of Israel

· God of Jacob

· God of Jeshurun ("Jeshurun" means "upright," and refers to Israel)

· God of knowledge

· God of love and peace

· God of my life

· God of my mercy

· God of my praise

· God of my righteousness

· God of my rock

· God of our salvation

· God of patience and consolation

· God of peace

· God of the armies of Israel

· God of the Hebrews

· God of the living

· God of the spirits of all flesh

· God of the whole earth

· God of your fathers

· God of truth and without iniquity

· God only wise

· God our Savior

· God our shield

· God ready to pardon

· God that answers by fire

· God, that cannot lie

· God, that comforts those that are cast down

· God that does wonders

· God that formed you

· God, that gives to all men liberally

· God that judges in the earth

· God that made the world and all things therein

· God that performs all things for me

· God that shows mercy

· God, the Father

· God the Judge of all

· God the LORD

· God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ

· God, which does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number

· God which fed me all my life long unto this day

· God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ

· God, which has not turned away my prayer

· God which raises the dead

· God, which tries our hearts

· God's servant

· God's righteous servant

· Governor among the nations

· Gracious and merciful God

· Great King above all gods

· Great King over all the earth

· Great shepherd of the sheep

· Guide of my youth

· Habitation of justice

· He in whom I trust

· He that abides of old

· He that builds his stories in the heavens

· He that built all things

· He that by wisdom made the heavens

· He that called you into the grace of Christ

· He that calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out upon the face of the earth

· He that calls you

· He that comes from above

· He that comes from heaven

· He that comes in the name of the Lord

· He that comforts you

· He that creates the wind

· He that declares unto man what is his thought

· He that doth speak

· He that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself

· He that fills all in all

· He that formed you from the womb

· He that forms the mountains

· He that gives breath unto the people

· He that gives strength and power unto his people

· He that has called us to glory and virtue

· He that has founded his troop in the earth

· He that has mercy on them

· He that has the key of David

· He that has the seven Spirits of God

· He that holds the seven stars in his right hand

· He that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think

· He that is able to keep you from falling

· He that is able to present you faultless before the presence of his glory

· He that is from the beginning

· He that is higher than the highest

· He that is holy

· He that is mighty

· He that is of power to establish you

· He that is true

· He that judges me

· He that judges righteously

· He that keeps Israel

· He that keeps you

· He that keeps your soul

· He that lives and was dead

· He that lives for ever and ever

· He that loved us

· He that makes the morning darkness

· He that makes the seven stars and Orion

· He that made great lights

· He that ministers to you the Spirit

· He that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens

· He that ought to be feared

· He that ponders the heart

· He that raised up Jesus from the dead

· He that reveals secrets

· He that rides upon the heavens of heavens

· He that sanctifies

· He that searches the hearts

· He that sees me

· He that shall come

· He that shall have dominion

· He that sits in the heavens

· He that sits upon the circle of the earth

· He that sits upon the throne

· He that smote Egypt in their firstborn

· He that spared not his own Son (the Father)

· He that speaks from heaven

· He that strengthens the spoiled against the strong

· He that stretched out the earth above the waters

· He that took me out of the womb

· He that treads upon the high places of the earth

· He that turns the shadow of death into the morning

· He that washed us from our sins

· He that works miracles among you

· He which baptizes with the Holy Ghost

· He which divided the Red Sea into parts

· He which gives life unto the world

· He which has anointed us

· He which has the sharp sword with two edges

· He which is, and which was, and which is to come

· He which is perfect in knowledge

· He which led his people through the wilderness

· He which searches the reins and hearts

· He which smote great kings

· He which establishes us with you in Christ

· He which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead

· He who alone does great wonders

· He who has built the house

· He who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light

· He who has his eyes like unto a flame of fire

· He who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks

· He who works all things after the counsel of his own will

· He whom God has sent

· He with whom we have to do

· Head of the body, the church

· Health of my countenance

· Heir of all things

· Helper of the fatherless

· High priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek

· His Anointed

· His dear Son

· His Son from heaven

· His Spirit that dwells in you

· His unspeakable gift

· Holy Ghost

· Holy One of Israel

· Holy Spirit

· Holy Spirit of promise

· Hope of his people

· Hope of Israel

· Hope of Israel, the Savior thereof in time of trouble

· Horn of my salvation

· House of defense

· I AM

· I AM THAT I AM

· I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save

· Image of the invisible God

· Immanuel [God with us]

· JAH

· Jealous

· JEHOVAH (YHWH)

· Jesus

· Jesus Christ

· Jesus Christ our Lord

· Jesus Christ the righteous

· Jesus of Nazareth

· Jesus the mediator of the new covenant

· Jesus, Son of God most high

· Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come

· Judge of all the earth

· Judge of quick and dead

· Justifier of him which believes in Jesus

· King forever and ever

· King of all the earth

· King of glory

· King of heaven

· King of Israel

· King of kings

· KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS

· King of Nations

· King of saints

· King of the Jews

· Lamb of God

· Light of the Gentiles

· Lion of the tribe of Judah

· Lord also of the Sabbath

· Lord and Christ

· Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

· LORD God

· Lord God Almighty

· LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel

· LORD God of hosts

· LORD God of Israel

· LORD God of my salvation

· LORD God of our fathers

· LORD God of recompense

· LORD God of the Hebrews

· Lord God of the holy prophets

· LORD God of truth

· Lord God omnipotent

· Lord GOD which gathers the outcasts of Israel

· Lord, holy and true

· Lord Jesus

· LORD most high

· Lord of all

· LORD of hosts

· Lord of glory

· Lord of kings

· Lord of lords

· Lord of peace

· Lord of Sabaoth

· Lord of the whole earth

· LORD on high

· LORD our God

· LORD our Lord

· Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be

· Majesty on high

· Master

· Mediator of a better covenant

· Mediator of the new testament

· Mighty God of Jacob

· Mighty One of Israel

· Mine elect

· Mine Holy One

· Most Mighty

· Most upright

· My beloved

· My beloved Son

· My buckler

· My defense

· My defense and refuge in the day of my trouble

· My deliverer

· My exceeding joy

· My Father

· My father's God

· My [God's] firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth

· My fortress

· My friend

· My glory

· My God

· My goodness

· My help

· My hiding place

· My hiding place and my shield

· My high tower

· My hope

· My hope in the day of evil

· My judge

· My King

· My lamp

· My love

· My portion for ever

· My portion in the land of the living

· My praise

· My Redeemer

· My refuge

· My refuge and my portion

· My refuge in the day of affliction

· My rock

· My salvation

· My Savior

· My [God's] servant

· My [God's] servant David

· My shepherd

· My shield

· My song

· My stay

· My strength and power

· My strength and song

· My strong habitation, where I may continually resort

· My strong refuge

· My strong rock

· My trust from my youth

· One LORD

· One mediator between God and men

· Only begotten of the Father

· Only begotten Son of God

· Our captain

· Our dwelling place

· Our Father

· Our Father which is in heaven

· Our guide

· Our lawgiver

· Our life

· Our Lord Jesus Christ

· Our peace

· Our potter

· Our Savior Jesus Christ

· Portion of Jacob

· Portion of mine inheritance and of my cup

· Possessor of heaven and earth

· Precious corner stone

· Prince of life

· Prince of Peace

· Prince of princes

· Prince of the kings of the earth

· Promise of the Father

· Redeemer of Israel

· Refuge for the oppressed

· Refuge from the storm

· Refuge in times of trouble

· Righteous Branch

· Righteous Father

· Rivers of water in a dry place

· Rock of Israel

· Rock of my refuge

· Rock of my salvation

· Rock of my strength

· Root of David

· Root of Jesse

· Ruler in Israel

· Salvation of God

· Salvation of Israel

· Saving strength of his anointed

· Savior of all men

· Savior of the world

· Seed of Abraham

· Shepherd and Bishop of your souls

· Shepherd of Israel

· Shield of your help

· Shiloh

· Son of David

· Son of God

· Son of man

· Son of the Blessed

· Son of the Father

· Son of the Highest

· Son of the living God

· Spirit of adoption

· Spirit of Christ

· Spirit of counsel and might

· Spirit of glory and of God

· Spirit of God

· Spirit of grace

· Spirit of holiness

· Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD

· Spirit of life

· Spirit of the living God

· Spirit of the LORD

· Spirit of truth

· Spirit of wisdom and understanding

· Stone of Israel

· Strength of Israel

· Strength of my heart

· Strength of my salvation

· Sun of righteousness

· Sword of your excellency

· That eternal life

· That man whom he has ordained

· The Almighty

· The Amen

· The beginning and the ending

· The beginning, the firstborn from the dead

· The Branch of righteousness

· The breaker (as in, the deliverer -- see Micah 2:13)

· The bridegroom

· The brightness of his glory

· The chief corner stone

· The chief Shepherd

· The Christ

· The Christ of God

· The Comforter

· The Deliverer

· The earnest of our inheritance

· The eternal God

· The eternal Spirit

· The express image of his person

· The faithful and true witness

· The faithful God

· The fear of Isaac

· The first and the last

· The first-begotten

· The glorious LORD

· The glory in the midst of her [Jerusalem]

· The Godhead

· The great and dreadful God

· The great God

· The great God that formed all things

· The Great, the Mighty God

· The great, the mighty, and the terrible God ("terrible" means "awesome" in KJV)

· The Head

· The head of the corner

· The high and lofty One that inhabits eternity

· The high God

· The high God their redeemer

· The Highest

· The Holy

· The Holy One

· The Holy One and the Just

· The Holy One in the midst of you

· The Holy One of God

· The hope of their fathers

· The husbandman (the Father)

· The invisible God

· The Just One

· The King eternal, immortal, invisible

· The Lamb

· The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world

· The Lamb that was slain

· The last Adam

· The lifter up of mine head

· The Light

· The light of the world

· The living bread which came down from heaven

· The living Father

· The Living God

· The Lord from heaven

· The LORD mighty in battle

· The LORD my banner

· The LORD my strength

· The LORD our maker

· THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

· The LORD strong and mighty

· The LORD that doth sanctify you

· The LORD that heals you

· The LORD that is faithful

· The LORD that makes all things

· The LORD that smites

· The LORD the God

· The LORD, The God of Hosts

· The LORD the Judge

· THE LORD YOUR GOD

· The LORD your God from the land of Egypt

· The LORD your God in the midst of you

· The LORD your Redeemer

· The LORD which hallows you

· The LORD which will help you

· The LORD your God which goes before you

· The Lord's Christ

· The Majesty in the heavens

· The Messiah

· The Messiah the Prince

· The mighty God

· The Most High

· The most high God

· The Most High over all the earth

· The Most Holy

· The only Lord God

· The only true God

· The only wise God

· The only wise God our Savior

· The pearl of great price

· The Prophet

· The propitiation for our sins

· The resurrection, and the life

· The righteous judge

· The righteous LORD

· The Rock

· The Rock that begat you

· The rock that is higher than I

· The root and the offspring of David

· The seven Spirits of God

· The shadow of a great rock in a weary land

· The Son

· The Spirit

· The Spirit of his Son

· The Spirit of your Father

· The stone which the builders disallowed

· The true bread from heaven

· The true God

· The true light

· The true vine

· The uncorruptible God

· The way, the truth, and the life

· The Word

· The Word of God

· The Word of life

· Your everlasting light

· Your husband

· Preserver of men

· You that dwell between the cherubim

· You that dwells in the heavens

· You that hears prayer

· You that inhabit the praises of Israel

· You that lead Joseph like a flock

· You that lifts me up from the gates of death

· You that saves by your right hand

· You whom my soul loves

· Your Creator

· Your exceeding great reward

· Your father that has bought you

· Your God that pleads the cause of his people

· Your good Spirit

· Your holy child Jesus

· Your keeper

· Your life, and the length of your days

· Your Lord the LORD

· Your Maker

· Your shade upon your right hand

· Tower of salvation

· Wonderful

· Your dread

· Your fear

· Your heavenly Father

· Your Holy One

In Scripture:

· Almighty Word, Wisdom 18:15

· Brightness of Eternal Light, Wisdom 7:26

· Child, Isaiah 9:6

· Counselor, Isaiah 9:6

· Desire of Eternal Hills, Genesis 49:26

· Desired of all nations, Aggeus 2:8

· Emmanuel, Isaiah 7:14

· Expectation of nations, Genesis

· Father of World to Come, Isaiah

· God the Mighty, Isaiah 9:6

· Holy One of Israel, Isaiah 43:3

· Holy One, Psalm 15:10

· Just Branch, Jeremiah 23:5

· Just, Isaiah 45:8

· King of Glory, Psalm 23:7

· Lord of Hosts, Isaiah 9:7

· Lord Our Just One, Jeremiah 23:6

· Man of Sorrows, Isaiah 53:3

· Man, Michah 5:5

· My Just One, Isaiah 41:10

· Orient, Zachariah 6:12

· Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9:6

· Root of Jesse, Isaiah 11:10

· Ruler of the Earth, Isaiah 16:1

· Sun of Justice, Malachai 4:2

· Wonderful, Isaiah 9:6

Used by Himself

· Bread of Life, John, 6:35

· Door, John, 10:9

· Good Shepherd, John, 10:11

· Life, John, 11:25

· Light of the World, John, 9:5

· Lord, John, 13:13

· Master, John, 13:13

· Resurrection and Life, John, 11:25

· Son of Man, Matthew 8:20

· Son, John, 5:22

· Vine, John, 15:1

· Way, Truth, and Life, John, 14:6

Used by the Apostles and Evangelists

· Advocate, 1 John 2:1

· Almighty, Apocalypse 1:8

· Alpha and Omega, Apocalypse 1:8

· Amen, Apocalypse 3:14

· Author and Finisher of Faith, Hebrews 12:2

· Author of Life, Acts 3:15

· Beginning and End, Apocalypse 1:8

· Blessed God, Mark, 14:61

· Child Jesus, Luke 2:43

· Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 1:1

· Christ, Matthrew 1:18

· Corner-Stone, Epheisans 2:21

· Day Star, 2 Peter 1:19

· Faith, Hebrews 12:2

· Faithful Witness, Apocalypse 1:5

· First and Last, Apocalypse 1:17

· First Born from the Dead, Apocalypse 1:5

· Galitean, Matthew 26:69

· God of the Jews, Romans 3:29

· Great Pastor, Hebrews 13:20

· He that is to come, Hebrews 10:37

· Head, Ephesians 4:15

· High Priest, Hebrews 2:17

· Jesus Christ the Just, 1 John 2:1

· Jesus, Matthew 27:17

· Key of David, Apocalypse 3:7

· King of Kings, Apocalypse 19:16

· Lamb of God, John 1:29

· Life Eternal, 1 John 1:2

· Lion of the Tribe of Juda, Apocalypse 5:5

· Living Stone, 1 Peter 2:4

· Lord Jesus Christ, Acts 10:48

· Lord of All, Galatians 4:1

· Lord of Lords, Apocalypse 19:16

· Lord Our God, Apocalypse 4:11

· Mediator, Hebrews 9:15

· Messias, John 1:41 (passim)

· Only Begotten of the Father, John 1:14

· Our Lord Jesus Ghrist, Romans 1:4

· Pascha Nostrum, 1 Corinthians 5:7

· Power of God, 1 Corinthians 1:24

· Priest, Hebrews 8:4

· Prince of the kings of the earth, Apocalypse 1:5

· Rabbi, John 1:18

· Rock of Scandal, Romans 9:33

· Root of David, Apocalypse 5:6

· Saviour of the world, John 4:42

· Saviour, Luke 2:11

· Son of David, Mark 12:86

· Son of God, Matthew 8:29

· Son of Joseph, Luke, 3:23

· Son of the Living God, Matthew 16:16

· Star of the morning, Apocalypse 2:23

· Stone of stumbling, 1 Peter 2:8

· Stone, Matthew 21:42

· Teacher, John 3:2

· That which was from the beginning, 1 John 1:1

· Victim, Ephesians 5:2

· Wisdom of God, 1 Corinthians 1:24

· Word, John 1:1

· Word of God, Apocalypse 19:13

· Word of Life, 1 John 1:1

“...everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Joel 2:32, Acts 2:21, Romans 10:13

I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:

so shall I be saved from my enemies.

2 Samuel 22:4

In my distress I called upon the LORD,
And cried to my God for help;
He heard my voice out of His temple,
And my cry for help before Him came into His ears.

2 Samuel 22:7, Psalm 18:6

I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised,
And I am saved from my enemies.

Psalm 18:3

As for me, I shall call upon God,
And the LORD will save me.

Psalm 55:16

From my distress I called upon the LORD;
The LORD answered me and set me in a large place.

The LORD is for me; I will not fear;
What can man do to me?

Psalm 118:5-6

The LORD is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.

Psalm 145:18

Seek the LORD while He may be found;
Call upon Him while He is near.

Isaiah 55:6

*I'd like to acknowledge and thank the web sites that provided many of the references above:
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