Proverbs 18:10 God's name is a place of protection---good people can run there and be safe. (The Message)
Do we ever wonder what our names mean and how we came to get them? Some of us were named for relatives or close friends, famous people, whatever was popular at the time or maybe because of what the names mean.
My daughter, Laura Jane, was named for my grandmother, Laura Jane Withington. The origin is Latin and means - Laurel. My daughter, Rebecca Leigh, was named for the Biblical Rebekah (and also for her 10th great grandmother, Rebecca Nurse of Salem, MA) and Leigh for my grandfather, Leigh Woodman. The origin is Hebrew and means - to tie.
What does God's name mean? The names given to God reveal his character. Jehovah Jireh - my provider; Jehovah Rohi - my shepherd; Jehovah Rephe - my healer; Jehovah Adonai - my strength; Immanuel - God is with us; Abba - my Father.
Proverbs 18:11 says - The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.
But if we look at the different names of God, we see that he is the one who protects us. All the money in the world can't do it. When we are afraid, we can run to God and we will be safe behind him.
Nancy
