A Call to Maturity
11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. 12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Heb 6:11-12 BSB
Process of Conversion (transition leads to transformation)
Transition is and will continue to be part and parcel of your walk of faith in Christ. In fact, your journey started with transition. Colossians 1:13 KJV says that upon receipt of salvation in Christ, God translated us from the kingdom of darkness. The verse reads "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” Contrary to what you may believe or may have been told, it’s not just a one-time event. Walking by faith in Christ by necessity requires us to go through many such transitions. Knowing our God and His character will help you transform your mind and take your authority in Christ as a citizen of the Kingdom of God.
Where are you in your faith journey? More importantly, where are you in your relationship (intimacy) with God (Abba). Study the names of God below and begin to pray them over yourself (family, church, friends, business, place of employment). The power in knowing your God allows you to boast in Him and His ability with reverence and humility.
ADONAI Translated Lord in our English Bibles. God my “Master” or “Lord.”
ELOHIM - God as Creator, Preserver, Transcendent, Mighty and Strong. Eccl., Dan. Jonah uses Elohim almost exclusively.
EL SHADDAI - Translated God Almighty or “God All Sufficient.” God the “all-sufficient” or “self-sufficient” one.
YAHWEH or Jehovah - Translated LORD in our English Bibles. Yahweh is the covenant name of God. My God “The Self-Existent One,” “I AM WHO I AM” or ‘I WILL BE WHO I WILL BE.”
YAHWEH-JIREH - Translated “The Lord will Provide.” God who “sees” or “to provide,” or to “foresee.” God always provides for His children.
YAHWEH-ROPHE - Translated “The Lord Who Heals“ (implies spiritual, emotional as well as physical healing). The God who heals body, soul and spirit; all levels of man’s being.
YAHWEH-NISSI - Translated “The Lord Our Banner.” God on the battlefield, from word which means “to glisten,” “to lift up.” The God who covers and protects.
YAHWEH-M’KADDESH - Translated “The Lord Who Sanctifies“. “To make whole, set apart for holiness.” God my sanctification.
YAHWEH-SHALOM - Translated “The Lord Our Peace”. “Shalom” translated “peace;” means “whole,” “finished,” “fulfilled,” “perfected.” God my peace.
YAHWEH-TSIDKENU - Translated “The Lord Our Righteousness.“ The God Who is my righteousness.
YAHWEH-ROHI - Translated “The Lord Our Shepherd” from “ro’eh” (to pasture). God my shepherd. The one who watches over me.
YAHWEH-SHAMMAH - Translated “The Lord is There.” The God who is always with me.
YAHWEH-SABAOTH - Translated “The Lord of Hosts” The commander of the angelic host and the armies of God.
Daniel 11:32 NKJV says "Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits."
Much Astounding Love!!