Over the weekend, I was studying the names of God. Whenever I study this subject, I can’t help but think of a church I once visited decades ago. I know I have shared this story before but allow me to share it again quickly.
My mom and I walked into the back of the church about 30 minutes before the start of the service. God’s tangible presence immediately arrested me. It is not unusual to feel God’s presence at church, but it is uncommon for me to experience His presence before the praise and worship even begins. As I sat there, soaking in this beautiful presence, I couldn’t help but wonder what cultivated this extraordinary atmosphere.
As the praise and worship team stepped onto the stage, I was about to see what created this tangible presence. They did not begin to sing songs as normal praise and worship teams do; no, they did something entirely different. They began to declare the names of God and their meaning and then say a short prayer proclaiming each particular name. When they did this, the presence of God became stronger with each additional name. It was awesome. That day, I learned the power held in declaring God’s name.
All this was on my mind as I studied one of God’s names, Elohim.
Elohim is the Hebrew word for God, appearing in the very first scripture in the Bible. This name means God, Mighty Creator.
In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God (Elohim) was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God (Elohim) said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God (Elohim) saw the light, that it was good; and God (Elohim) divided the light from the darkness. God (Elohim) called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day. (Gen 1:1-5)
God – the Mighty Creator. The God who created the heavens and earth. Who created every living creature. The one who created man and woman. This Mighty One.
The word, create, means to bring into existence. This is what God did that day – He created everything we see and know today.
Is there something in your life that needs a creative miracle?
Sometimes, healing requires a creative miracle, such as a new heart, new teeth, or limbs growing back. Many of us have heard of things like this taking place. When this happens, is it ELOHIM who brings the creative miracle?
When Jesus turned water into wine – that was a creative miracle.
When He fed the multitude, it was a creative miracle.
When the coin was found in the fish’s mouth – it was a creative miracle.
From these examples, we see that creative miracles apply not only to healing but also to natural things like water and even provisional things.
Today, is some area of your life or body needing a creative miracle? If so, I ask you to pray about involving Elohim—God, the Mighty Creator. Just as he created in Genesis 1:1, He is the same today, tomorrow, and forever. If you need a creative miracle – call upon Him today. He has not changed.
Thank you for the reading today. God Bless