"Look! This Is Our God"

Now, Moses could have asked God any question whatsoever. Note, though, the question he chose to ask:  "Suppose I am now come to the sons  of Israel and I do say to them, 'The God of your forefathers has sent me to you,' and they do say to me, 'What is his name?'  What shall I say to them?" -Exodus 3:13.

That question teaches us first of all that God has a name.  We must not take this simple truth for granted. Yet, many do. God's personal name has been removed from countless Bible translation and replaced with titles such as "Lord" and "God."  This is one of the saddest and most reprehensible  things that has been done in the name of religion.  After all,  what is the first thing you  do when you meet someone?  Do  you not ask his name?  It is similar with getting to know God. He is not a nameless, distant entity, beyond knowing or understanding .  Although invisible, he is a person, and he has a name-Jehovah.

Furthermore, when God reveals his personal name, something great and thrilling is in the offing. He is inviting us to come to know him. He wants us to make the best choice we  make in life-to draw close to  him. But Jehovah has done more than tell us his name.  He has also taught us what it means. 

Next time: "Look! This Is Our God" -The Meaning of God's Name

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah