Jehovah Jireh
My God
My God has always been, is, and always will be — He has immortality, lives eternally.
He’s the Commander of the heavenly hosts, He’s royalty, a sovereign who
reigns on high ruling universally — the universe His dominion,
territory.
He’s unchangeable, constant, reliable, stable, trustworthy, tireless, faithful — the same today as He was yesterday.
He’s omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient.
He’s holy, righteous, perfect, pure, blameless, Divine, supreme, stately, glorious, majestic.
He’s impartial, just, clear, articulate, forthright, decisive,
discerning, knowing, transparent, honourable, incorruptible, honest,
sincere, of noble intent.
He’s strong, courageous, skilled, inventive, intelligent, confident, visionary, scholarly, eloquent.
He’s a God of reason, wisdom, soundness, manners, order, excellence,
beauty, dignity, positivity, propriety, conscientiousness, progress,
punctuality, lawfulness, accountability.
He’s a creator, a potter, an artist, a designer, an engineer, an architect, a builder,
a doctor, a surgeon, a gardener, a scientist, an author, a mathematician, an astronomer
a physicist, a pilot, a captain, a teacher, a preacher, a psychologist.
He’s the Way, the Truth, the Life, the Word, the Light, the Door, the
Vine, the Alpha and Omega, the First and Last — a firm foundation, an
antitype, a God who’s unsurpassed.
He has faced, suffered, endured, conquered, triumphed, risen, delivered, silenced, unmasked, proven, spoken.
He overcame Calvary, beautified the cross, broke sin’s shackles,
defeated the devil and death, which tore the veil in the sanctuary.
He’s a champion, a hero, a winner, a victor, a vanquisher.
He’s an anchor, a rock, a refuge, a shield, a stronghold, a hiding place — He’s love, He’s grace.
He offers peace, joy, happiness, purpose, satisfaction, contentment, fulfilment, success.
He’s a miracle worker, a prophesier, a provider, a problem solver, a
repairer, a restorer, a polisher, a synchroniser, an organiser, a
healer, a mediator, an adjudicator.
He’s loving, caring, tender-hearted, devoted, gentle, understanding,
thoughtful, generous, gracious, merciful, compassionate, forgiving,
humane, longsuffering.
He’s accessible, responsive, cordial, listening, interested, concerned, watchful, waiting, seeking.
He’s a burden bearer, a comforter, a confidante, a friend, a reconciler.
He encourages, persuades, invigorates, rejuvenates, motivates, permeates.
He leads, directs, supports, defends, carries, strengthens, tends.
He illuminates, enlightens, educates.
He calls, selects, sends, commissions, authorises, apportions, appoints, anoints.
He calls a spade a spade, shakes, rouses, instructs, examines, records,
warns, rebukes, disciplines, judges, executes judgment — and rightly so
too, where such is due.
He’s the Messiah, the Saviour, the Redeemer, the Lamb, the Resurrection
and the Life, the Good Shepherd, the Master, the Head of the Church,
the Bridegroom, the Cornerstone, the Lord of the Sabbath, the Lord of
the Harvest, the Lord of lords, the King of kings, a High Priest, the
Prince of Peace — He’s the Lord God Almighty, the Bright and Morning
Star.
He’s a humanitarian, a good Samaritan, a liberator, an emancipator, an
environmentalist, a peace and animal activist, a lobbyist, a pacifist,
a promoter of harmony, an upholder of civil/religious liberty.
He’s the defender of the poor, the orphan, the widow, the oppressed,
the disabled, the persecuted, the vulnerable, the weak, the frightened,
the abused, the wrongly accused, the misunderstood, the stricken, the
heartbroken, the disadvantaged, the miserable.
He laughs, weeps, is grieved, displays righteous anger, recoils from sin, sings, rejoices, desires that He’ll be received.
He’s the God of the Ten Commandments, the One who rescues, spares,
empowers, blesses, rewards, — yes, the Living One, the Son — the
perfect role model, seated on His throne, and around Him cherubim and
seraphim.
And His Word is true, tested, historically accurate, inspired,
prophetic, corrective, challenging, encouraging, inspiring, uplifting,
life changing, informative.
Yes, that’s why He’s my God, a God of whom I’m not ashamed, a God whose
promises I’ve claimed, and why here, His attributes I’ve proclaimed.
He’s in control, well aware, on track, on Satan’s tail, finishing off,
poised, pausing — that more might be saved; and soon will come back.
He’s worthy of obeisance, worship, adoration, praise, glory, centrality.
He’s the great 'I AM'.
Jehovah Jireh.
My God.
By Lance Landall
ADD-ONS
The God Who Can
I
don’t believe in wishing wells, nor in magical spells, but rather, in
the power of prayer, and God’s providential care, for He has proven
time and time again, unlike men, that when I’m in need,
He’s always there.
Thus, my faith is not in man, for where he can’t, God can — yes, the impossible God makes possible — He’s never short of a heavenly plan.
No, I don’t believe in good luck charms, fortune tellers who gaze at
crystal balls or palms, but rather, in the God above, who wraps me in
His love, and my fears and anxiety calms.
Thus, my trust is in the Lord, not those who seek reward, via
astrology, the illusionary, a shuffling of cards, or an Ouija board,
and, who thereby folk defraud.
No, I don’t put trust in a four leaf clover, a rabbit’s foot, or horse
shoe, and nor do I lean on some mind numbing brew, that leaves one with
a hangover, but rather, I look to the God on high, the One who can truly
prophesy, a God who’s in control, and whose goodness I extol, a God who
understands and hears each cry, and knows the answer to every, “Why?”
No, I don’t believe in those who can’t deliver, clairvoyants, wizards,
astrologers, some mystical Indian giver, but rather, in He who freely
offers grace, keeps the stars in place, knows each case, and who’s
always there for me, anytime, anyplace.
Yes, He’s the God who can, so in Him
I trust, not man, for I know that He is able, loving and true, a God
who any human attempt can outdo — yes, a God who’ll faithfully see me
through.
By Lance Landall
Look Up
When
feeling rather low, amidst life’s ebb and flow, and possibly
discouraged — be encouraged, and this one thing surely know: That our
God is just a prayer away, and angels will quickly send your way, if
you just kneel and for assistance pray.
Yes, let a smile replace
your frown, don’t let the devil keep you down, and have you in
introspection drown, nor flailing pointlessly, for misery so loves
company, and speaking very honestly, who wants to share the devil’s,
who only in darkness revels, and stirs up trouble and controversy?
No, better to sing and praise, bask in heavenly rays, and to ponder on
what God says, than to pay attention to what Satan may mention, for
he’s nothing but a liar, whose ultimate evil desire, (after dragging
you through the mire), is to see you destroyed by fire.
Yes, better to trust in the Lord, who faithfulness will soon reward,
and whose promises are tried and true, for He, unlike the cunning
devil, is always on the level, and lovingly watches over you.
And best you also read God’s Word, and yourself with His armour gird,
lest Satan sneak up from behind, and with error and temptation bind,
for his way forfeits eternity, the pleasure of Christ’s company, and
happiness eternally — a loss that I pray you won’t find.
Therefore, allow me to repeat: Don’t settle for defeat, nor fall for
the devil’s deceit, but instead, remember who bled, died in your stead,
supplies your daily bread, and “I’ll come again” said, for in Him,
truth and love meet, hearts much brighter beat, and life’s not bitter
but sweet, for anxiety and fear retreat, leaving light, hope, joy and
peace instead, and thereby, us with a lighter tread.
By Lance Landall
"We have a God who delights in impossibilities."
Billy Sunday (1862-1935)
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