Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
In times of turmoil and uncertainty, the name Jehovah Shalom offers profound comfort, reminding us that God embodies and provides perfect peace. This name first emerges in the story of Gideon, a man called by God during a period of intense fear and oppression for Israel.
NAME: Jehovah Shalom
PRONOUNCED: juh-ho-vuh sha-LOHM
TIMES FOUND: 1
FIRST USED: Judges 6:24My Bible
MEANING: The Lord Is Peace
FAVORITE VERSE:
“So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace.” – Judges 6:24
In this passage, Gideon encounters the angel of the Lord while hiding from the Midianites, who were oppressing Israel. Despite his initial fear and feelings of inadequacy, Gideon receives assurance of God’s presence and peace. In response, he builds an altar and names it Jehovah Shalom, acknowledging that true peace comes from God, even in dire circumstances.
Reflection:
Reflect on areas in your life where you feel unrest or fear. How can embracing Jehovah Shalom transform your perspective? Spend time in prayer, inviting God’s peace to permeate those troubled areas, trusting that He is the source of true peace.FB Tangerine
Challenge:
Read Philippians 4:6-7 to deepen your understanding of God’s peace. Consider memorizing these verses to remind yourself of the tranquility that comes from trusting in Jehovah Shalom.
Understanding God as Jehovah Shalom encourages us to seek His peace beyond just absence of conflict. It invites us into a state of wholeness and harmony that only He can provide. As you meditate on this name, may you experience the profound peace that transcends all understanding, guarding your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
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