Meditation
I AM THE LORD
Text: Isaiah 43-44
12 April 2015
THE TITLES OF THE LORD
Isaiah lists the most number of titles of the Lord. Here is a sample list. These titles were employed for good reason.
- I am God Isaiah 43:12
- The LORD Isaiah 43:14
- Your Redeemer Isaiah 43:14
- The Holy One of Israel Isaiah 43:14
- The Creator of Israel Isaiah 43:15
- Your King Isaiah 43:15
- The LORD of hosts Isaiah 44:6
- I am the First and the Last Isaiah 44:6
INTENDED MEANING
What were some of the reasons why these titles were employed?
- Instruction
a) Israel needed to learn deep lessons about God
b) These titles were highly instructive
i) They revealed the Being of God
ii) They reveal His divine attributes
- Inspiration
a) These titles are awe-inspiring
b) They were designed to inspire Israel
i) To know God better
ii) To trust more deeply
iii) To return to Him in humble contrition
iv) To renew relationship with God
v) To encourage the development of a relationship with God
OUR CHALLENGE TODAY
There are lessons for us to learn today as well. Three may be highlighted:-
- Know God better
- Have a greater faith
- Live more consciously of being servants of the Lord.