Names of God: Living Unafraid - Grace Fox - Bog

Our world is a scary place. Focusing on the mess can paralyze us with fear, but we don't have to succumb. Instead, we can anchor ourselves in the truth of who God is. The more we understand God's character as revealed through his names in Scripture, the more we're able to trust him. Living Unafraid shows how the meaning behind seven of God's names can help us slay the fear giant: Yahweh--"I am who I am." God is self-existent and yet desires relationship.Yahweh Tzidkenu--The Lord Is Our Righteousness. Jesus has redeemed us.Yahweh Rohi--The Lord Is My Shepherd. Our ever-present God cares deeply for us.Yahweh Tzevaot--The Lord of Hosts. God is the supreme commander.Yahweh Yireh--The Lord Will Provide. God knows our needs in advance.Yahweh Shammah--The Lord Is There. God's presence makes all the difference.El Elyon--Most High God. God is the supreme, sovereign, ultimate authority.The book is rich in examples that illustrate the power of God's names, both from the Bible and real life. Each chapter includes a call to respond in faith and obedience, augmented with a guided prayer and reflection questions based in Scripture. Most books about the names of God seek to be informative, but this series goes a step further. Readers not only dive into the meaning behind God's names but also draw closer to him through Grace's heartfelt and honest devotional style. Combining this approach makes Living Unafraid ideal for both individual and group study.