Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is Present

During our sojourn on earth, we will most definitely face trying times but the assurance is that we will always come out victorious because Jehovah Shammah is with us.

Memory Verse: Psalm 23:4 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil because the Lord is with me.

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

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Jehovah Shammah is the name of God that reminds us that we are never alone because He is here with us. He is ever-present.

In the midst of whatever circumstance you may be facing. He is right there. He is your refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Notice that in our Bible Reading today from Isaiah 43:2, the Bible says - when you pass through the waters not if.

This implies that during our sojourn on earth, we will most definitely face trying times but the assurance is that we will always come out victorious because Jehovah Shammah is with us.

Many years ago, a certain boy who lived down the street beat my younger brother and my brother came to report to me. I was infuriated and as the big sister, I went to look for the boy and gave him a piece of my mind.

I remember that my brother stood behind me with so much confidence because somehow he knew that his case was being sorted out and that the boy would never come anywhere close to him again.

This is the level of confidence God wants us to have in Him. Unlike my story, God sees everything early enough and so even before the enemy strikes, He’s right there to stop him.

I believe that this is what the Psalmist is trying to say in our memory verse today. That though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we should fear no evil.
Why? Because God is there.

God has given His angels charge over us - that is to say that His angels follow us everywhere we go lest we dash our foot against a stone (Psalms 91:11-12).

Also as God’s children who believe in Jesus, we have received the Holy Spirit who now dwells in us and orders our steps. He is always there to tell us what to say and to guide us on what choices to make.

Do you know how amazing it is to have someone divine who inspires you to do things that align with the will of God every minute of the day?

God is concerned about everything about you and like a good Father, He is always present and will never leave.

Even in the face of challenges, don’t let the devil successfully convince you that you are alone, you are not alone. Jehovah Shammah is with you and as a result, you shall most certainly overcome.

If there’s one scripture you’ll take with you today, let it be God’s word in Hebrews 13:5 that says “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Like a bell, let those words constantly ring in your ears and in your heart.

Prayer: My Lord and my God, I thank you for your Word that constantly assures me of your Presence. May I always remember that I am not alone and that You, Jehovah Shammah, are ever present in my life. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Yesterday we looked at God’s name - Jehovah Rapha: The Lord our Healer. If you didn’t get a chance to read the devotional, you can still do so today.
God bless you!