Jehovah Shammah "When you Feel Alone"

Jehovah Shammah "When you Feel Alone"

This name for God is translated "The LORD is there". God revealed himself as Jehovah Shammah during the time of Ezekiel when the children of Israel were in the 70 years of Babylonian captivity. During this time the Jewish exiles were convinced that God had deserted them and there was no hope. Psalms 137 clearly expresses their feelings regarding their present state of troubles.

It was during this time of discouragement that God gave Ezekiel the vision of the re-building of Jerusalem. After describing it in detail, Ezekiel ends his prophecy by revealing the new name for the city: "The Lord is There." (Ezekiel 48:35)

We do not have to wait until the fulfillment of Ezekiel's prophesy to enjoy and be encouraged by the Lord's presence. That's what makes our God different from all the other religions ~ Jehovah dwells with His people.

"My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Exodus 33:14

"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there..." (Psalms 139:7-8)

"Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's spirit lives in you?" (1 Cor. 3:16)

Every Believer can truly say, "Jehovah Shammah", the Lord is with me. If he doesn't seem to be in you - come back to him and let him in. Often we start crowding God out and leave little space for God in our lives. He wants to be present ~ allow God full access! "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." (Psalms 145:18). Call on him today and he will be there ~ he is Jehovah Shammah.

Lynne