The Name of the Lord Almighty

 1 Samuel 17; Psalms 9; Matthew 2 

“…’You came against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”

1 Samuel 17:45

“Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”

Psalm 9:10

Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers. If we do not know the name of the Lord Almighty personally, we are powerless to resist the enemy. As a young man, David knew the Lord and was filled with the Holy Spirit. He trusted in the Lord and not in his own weapons, skill, strength, or experience.

What do we trust in when confronted with significant challenges?

We learn God’s name as we learn to know him personally in the many battles of life. The many names of God were revealed to people, just like us, who sought God in their time of need.

What spiritual giants are taunting us, and how will we respond?

“Lord Jesus, your name is above every name and offers salvation, deliverance, healing, and life this day, for your glory.”