![]() The woman who struggled with sexual sin in high school, shame throughout college, and eventually became a single mama to three girls.Īnd we’re just the very tip of the iceberg. The single mom who was divorced twice and eventually became a nun. The Samaritan woman who was living in shame from failed marriages and relationships. The wife who struggled with infertility.Įsther. These lines struck a chord in my heart as I imagined a myriad of encounters between God and an outcast woman in which He proved He saw her, both for who she was and who He created her to be. The Holy Spirit directed Philip to a chariot on the road, where Philip had the opportunity to present the Gospel to a man who was so excited about the Good News of Jesus, he insisted on being baptized that very moment! I’m reminded, again, of when Philip shared the Gospel with the Ethiopian traveler. ![]() The inhabitants of the infamous city of Nineveh were Gentiles, yet God used His prophet to declare the freedom and peace found in repenting from sin and living for the Lord. ![]() Immediately, I am reminded of the Ninevites and their story of salvation in the book of Jonah. The idea of a God for all peoples of all cultures is seen throughout the Bible. Rather, simply by being called a different name, He flung wide the door for all to see He is for ALL peoples and ALL cultures.” This subtle change paints a beautiful picture of God’s heart and character as my friend, Rebecca, explains, “He wasn’t the one who changed neither was His message of hope and redemption. And when we see “Lord of lords” in the Bible, the phrase is actually “Adonai of adonais.”įinally, in Scripture, YHWH is often used in God’s dealing with the Jews, while Adonai is used in His dealings with Gentiles. ![]() However, if it is spelled Lord, whether referring to God or anyone else, the translated word is Adonai. As we read Scripture, when LORD is spelled in all caps, then the translated word is YHWH. In fact, Jews will still say Adonai, even if YHWH is written.Īdditionally, Adonai was often the name Gentiles used for God, instead of YHWH. I need the topic to be real for me, to hit home, only then am I able to share what God is revealing to me.Īdonai is used throughout Scripture, not only in reference to God, but to anyone with authority as “ lord” or “ master.” Jews have been careful not to take the Lord’s name in vain, and often believed YHWH (Yahweh) to be so holy, they couldn’t even utter His Name aloud. As I looked up the lyrics to refresh my memory, I had the “Aha!” moment I get every time I write a Journey Study. I’ve heard this name of God over the years, but never understood its meaning. This song was my first, and until recently, only interaction with the term Adonai. One song I remember singing along to was, “El Shaddai”.Īs I’ve studied Adonai, and pondered this Journey Study, the song has been echoing in my mind constantly … Smith’s, filled the quiet and stillness of my childhood home, and has worked its way into all of my memory’s cracks and crevices. Her voice, along with Rich Mullins’ and Michael W. Just her name triggers an avalanche of childhood memories - from concerts, to cozy Christmases at home, to road trips with my mom, and, oddly enough, my alone time playing with Barbies, because yes, I totally named one after my favorite singer.
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