4. EL SHADDAI – “God Almighty” – When Abram was in Canaan and ninety nine years old the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.”
John 4:14 – Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.
God changed Abrams name to Abraham because he would be a father of many nations. God was letting Abraham know He was the “All-Sufficient One” who would supply all his needs. El, remember, actually stands for might or power. Shaddai is a Hebrew word meaning “breasted”, as in a nursing mother’s breast. A mother’s milk gives life-giving nourishment to her child or it would perish. El Shaddai, will pour forth Himself for His creatures so that they are nourished and will not perish. This is the God who, by the sacrifice of Himself, gives Himself and His very nature to those who will receive Him. God will nurture those who love Him. God is the All-Sufficient One who will meet all your needs. One thing is certain; God takes delight in comforting, succoring and protecting His own. Learn to lean on God’s strength in times of need.
Isaiah 49:15-16 – Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 – And He said to me (Paul), “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me.
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