Day 2 – YHWH

“Then Moses said to God, “Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they say to me, ‘What is His name?’ what shall I say to them?” And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” Moreover God said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: ‘The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever, and this is My memorial to all generations.” Exodus 3:13-15

The text makes it clear that the name YHWH—known in scholarship as the Tetragrammaton (Greek for “four letters”)—is of great significance, marking a new era in ancient Israelite history, but it does not explain its meaning except that it stands for the I AM.

But what is the significance of this holy Name of God? Yhwh is a perpetual testimony of ALL who He is, His faithfulness, and promises. In its usage, it conveys the thought that God is ever present with His people. To save, help, deliver, redeem, bless, and keep His covenant. His active existence and presence are primary and not just a mere state of being passive. He personally reveals Himself in an authoritative and active Name for us to know that He is truly the living God.

Prayer: Father, today I stand in awe in front of Your throne and lift my hands to praise You for being YHWH! There is nothing that compares to You for You are YHWH. YHWH You are Holy Holy Holy and I glorify Your name above all! Amen.

PS… In your journal for this month, write the Name or Attribute and the special meaning it has for you. Pray and meditate on it for the day and ask God to experience Him in new ways.