El Olam ~ The Everlasting God ~ Part One

Foundation Scripture: Genesis 21:33 “Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God (El Olam).”

El Olam (O-LAWM) SC #5769 The Hebrew word ‘olam’ means concealed,, the vanishing point, time out of mind, eternity, always, etrnal, lasting, perpetual, without end. Lexical aids: comes from alam #5956, It is what is hidden, concealed, to the vanishing point, time immemorial, time past, antiquity, from the most ancient times, eternity, the distant future, without end, everlasting time. (Complete Word Study~Zodhiates)

 HE ALONE IS THE EVERLASTING GOD

• “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:28-29

• "In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain, they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded. But you remain the same and your years will never end."  Psalm 102:25-27

• “Who has done such mighty deeds, directing the affairs of the human race as each new generation marches by? It is I, the LORD, the First and the Last. I alone am he.” Isaiah 41:4

• “This is what the LORD, Israel’s King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty, says: I am the First and the Last; there is no other God. Who else can tell you what is going to happen in the days ahead? Let them tell you if they can and thus prove their power. Let them do as I have done since ancient times. Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Have I not proclaimed from ages past what my purposes are for you? You are my witnesses-is there any other God? No! There is no other Rock-not one!” Isaiah 44:6-8

• “Listen to me, O family of Jacob, Israel my chosen one! I alone am God, the First and the Last. It was my hand that laid the foundations of the earth. The palm of my right hand spread out the heavens above.” Isaiah 48:12

• "For this is our God forever and ever, he will be our God even unto the end." Psalm 48:14

• “But the LORD is the only true God, the living God. He is the everlasting King!” Jeremiah 10:10

• "LORD, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world from everlasting to everlasting." Ps. 90:1-2

HIS COVENANT AND KINGDOM ARE  ETERNAL 

• “a covenant of peace, an everlasting covenant, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever. My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people. Then the nations will know that I the LORD make Israel holy, when my sanctuary is among them forever.” Ezekiel 37:26-27

• “His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.” Daniel 4:3

• “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings and raises up kings, He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness and light dwells with Him.” Daniel 2:20-22

• "The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved. Your throne was established long ago, you are from all eternity." Ps. 93:1-2

HIS LOVE AND MERCY, THE PURPOSES OF HIS HEART, OUR REFUGE, LIGHT AND PLEASURE ARE ALL ETERNAL

• “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3

• "His mercy endures forever" Psalm 136:1

• "The Lord’s plans stand firm forever-the purpose of his heart through all generations." Psalm 33:11

• "The eternal God is our refuge." Deuteronomy 33:27

• "Eternal pleasures are at his right hand." Psalm 16:11

• “for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.” Isaiah 60:19

HIS SON AND HIS WORD ARE ETERNAL. In the BEGINNING was the WORD, and the WORD was WITH GOD and the WORD WAS God. John 1:1

•  “The LORD brought me (Wisdom, Jesus Christ)  forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began.” Proverbs 8:22-23

• “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2

• “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

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We have every reason to trust in the Eternal God. He is the God who is truly more than we could have ever dreamed up on our own. Many things in life are "too good to be true"…..but our God is the real thing and everything about him is eternal. He loves us so much that he gave his Son (John 3:16) so that we may spend all eternity with him. 

~ Hallelujah! Now THAT is something to be EXCITED about!

NEXT BLOG: More About the Eternal Jesus Christ!

Days of Praise ~ Yahweh Raah ~ The LORD Our Shepherd

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou doest prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows, Surely goodness and mercy (lovingkindnesss) will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23 

We praise You, our Shepherd because... 

• We don't realize the kind of shape we would be in without you.
• You take excellent care of us. 
• You determine the quality of our lives.
• You lead, feed, protect and guide us into your very best for us.
• Most of all, you desire an intimate relationship with us. 

How we respond to our Shepherd

• More than anything, we want to know you intimately while we are on this path of righteousness leading to eternal life with you!
• We want everyone to know you intimately!
• We trust you to lead us to where you desire for us to be. 
• We will be obedient to follow you.
• We will be aware and thankful of the good things that follow us, such as goodness and mercy, the works you have given us to do, and signs and wonders!

"The LORD Our Shepherd" comprises many of your names!  

Reading through Psalm 23 we see that ~

• The LORD is our Shepherd ~ You are Elohim, Our Creator, Yahweh, the Self Existent God, Adonai, our Master, El Roi, the God Who Sees Us, and Abba, our Father who takes care of us.
• We shall not want ~ You are El Shaddai, the God who is more than enough ~ our supply.
• You make us lie down in green pastures, and lead us beside quiet waters ~ You are Yahweh Jireh, the LORD shall Provide, who makes provision for the pre-vision for our lives.
• You restore our souls ~ You are Yahweh Rapha, the LORD Our Healer.
• You guide us in paths of righteousness for Your name's sake ~ You are Yahweh Tsidkenu, the LORD Our Righteousness.
• Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will fear no evil, for Thou art with us, Thy rod and staff comfort us ~ You are Yahweh Shalom, the LORD our Peace, Yahweh Tsuri our Rock of Refuge, Yahweh Sabaoth, LORD of hosts, God of angelic armies warring on our behalf, and Esh Oklah, A Consuming Fire, and Yahweh Shammah, the LORD is There, You are with us!
• Thou doest prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies ~ You are El Elyon, the Most High God, Yahweh Nissi, the LORD Our Banner, who brings the victory, Yahweh Gmolah, the God of Recompense, El Kanna, Our Jealous God, and Yahweh Makkeh, The LORD Who Smites, who deals with our enemies!
• Thou hast anointed our heads with oil! You are Yahweh Rapha, the LORD Our Healer, Yahweh Mekoddishkem, The Lord Our Sanctifier, who sets us apart for Your purposes.
• Our cups overflow. Surely goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives ~ You are Avi HaRachamim, the Father of Mercies.
• And we shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever ~ You are Yahweh Shammah, the Lord is There, and El Olam, the Eternal God!

Days of Praise ~ Yahweh Shammah ~ The LORD Is There

Foundation Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35  "It was round about eighteen thousand measures; and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there." (Yahweh-Shammah).

We praise you that, from the beginning, you have been telling us through your word that you wanted to be with us forever! 

• You desire to live among your people. 
• You are coming back to get us and we are going with you. 
• You are the way, the truth and the life, and we will be with you where you are. (John 14)
• Your glory will return to a new temple.    
• It can never be destroyed.
• You will protect it.  
• Everyone will know you and walk with you!   
• All will know you made Israel holy when your sanctuary is among them forever. 
• We can fully and excitedly rejoice that, one day, you will live among us, forever!
• The bride and bridegroom will finally be eternally united!

You are always there, watching, listening, encouraging, guiding, teaching, speaking to and loving us.

• Our main goal in life is to daily experience your presence. 
• We can be still, close our eyes and sense your presence.  
• Thank you for making your presence known to us!
• Without it, you know we couldn’t possibly enjoy the God life!
• Even when we can’t see, hear or feel you, you are there.  
• You are with us and have been all along. 

Since we can't actually see you with our eyes, we tend to forget you are there. 

• When we forget you are there, we are more tempted to entertain thoughts of worry, doubt and fear, making it easier to slide back into sin. 
• The more we are aware of your presence, the more compelled we are not to sin, but to please and satisfy you. 
• We desire to be more aware of your Spirit in us.

Since you can be everywhere all at the same time, we couldn't get away from you if we tried. 

• Your Spirit resides within us and you are near! 
• We can enjoy fellowship with you anytime we like, for as long as we desire! 
• You are always with us! 
• You promised you would never leave us or forsake us!

I invited you into my heart when I was five years old. Years later, when I became more serious about my relationship with you, you revealed yourself. When your presence came it was so powerful and magnetic, I couldn’t take it in. It literally took my breath away. Now, all I have to do is think of you, pray, worship, acknowledge you in some way and your presence is tangible! The Day Is Coming….and the most amazing wonder of all time will be the opportunity to "live" with you, walk with you and enjoy being with YOU. FOREVER!

Yahweh Shammah, we praise you that we can be with you now. We want to make the most of our time with you now, as we fully anticipate how glorious being with you forever will be!

"That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life to behold the glory of the LORD and to inquire in his temple!" Psalm 27:4