10. JEHOVAH-MEDODDISHKEM – “The Lord who sanctifies you” – It means, set apart, consecrated, or separated unto God.” A person is justified when they are saved unto eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This is a one time event.
Sanctification, on the other hand, is a lifelong ongoing process whereby God Himself, by His indwelt Holy Spirit, over time makes us into the image of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:16 – You shall be holy, for I am holy.
We are made holy by Almighty God; therefore, we are to strive to live a holy life in response to what God has already done for us. Once we belong to God we enter into His wonderful rest.
Exodus 31:13 – Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: “Surely My Sabbath you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you.”
11. JEHOVAH-SHALOM – “The Lord is peace” – During a very dark period in Israel’s history God allowed Israel to be severely oppressed by Midian because of their disobedience. The Lord appeared to Gideon and told him to rescue his people from Midian. We all remember the story of Gideon who took a force of 300 men and defeated an army of 10,000 with the help of God. God gave Gideon His peace so Gideon built an altar to the Lord at that location and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace.
Judges 6:22-24 – Now Gideon perceived that He was the Angel of the Lord. So Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord God! For I have seen the Angel of the Lord face to face.” Then the Lord said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.” So Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace.
True peace, lasting peace, cannot be found in any other place than in a right relationship with God. No matter what your problems are you can have peace because God Himself is our peace. Learn to lean on God’s strength. When you need peace run into the shelter of His name. God is peace.
John 16:33 – These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
John 14:27 – (Jesus speaking) – Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.