Divine Tapestry

Introduction:
The Lord is all I need. For every need I have, He has a name! Really?
My journey learning His names started in 2006 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Lord, I need to live, I cried out. He answered, I AM Jehovah Raffa, the Lord who heals you, and I began to learn the meaning of this name. My daily encounter with Him, through researching and declaring His name, established Jehovah Raffa as my foundation during my healing
Over the years, I've applied this process to various challenges. His names, nature, titles, and attributes were revealed to me whenever needed. I always wanted to create a list of His names. I’ve never done it.
Last year one night I couldn’t sleep. Tossing and turning on the bed I heard Him: Do you want to play? Lord, I would like to sleep, but what do you have in mind? I replied.
IF I say a letter, can you find at least one of My names? He proposed. Wondering His question, I replied: I can try if you help me.
Without hesitant He said the first letter: A. That is easy Adonai, I replied confidently. Good, try one more, He added. Abba! Abba Father!
The game went on - I fell asleep. Days after, I started my list using the alphabet.
What is your need today? Do you have His name for it? Ask the Lord. He is creative, kind, and uniquely personal. He will reveal something just for this season. Use the list in this book as a starting point and let Him be exactly who you need Him to be.
Encounter the living God, draw into a deeper intimacy through His names, nature, titles. In His presence receive the revelation that is uniquely yours. My hope and desire are that this book blesses you.
Love,
Graciela
Abba - Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15, and Galatians 4:6
The Aramaic word Abba, meaning Daddy or Father, offers a profound glimpse into the intimate relationship Jesus and, through him, believers, have with God. While common in first-century Jewish colloquial speech, its use in addressing God was revolutionary. The New Testament records Abba only three times: Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15, and Galatians 4:6. In each instance, Abba is immediately followed by its Greek equivalent, ho patēr, emphasizing its significance for a primarily Greek-speaking audience.
Jesus’s use of Abba in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:36) is particularly striking. In the face of immense suffering, he turned to God with a term of tender familiarity, revealing a unique, filial connection. This was a departure from traditional Jewish prayers, which typically employed more formal and reverent language. It underscores Jesus’s unique sonship and his deep personal relationship with God.
Paul, in Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6, extends this privilege to believers. He emphasizes that through the Spirit of adoption, we are brought into the same intimate relationship with God that Jesus enjoyed. The cry Abba! Father! is not a plea born of fear or distance, but a joyful expression of our adoption as God’s children. It signifies a radical shift from being mere servants to becoming beloved sons and daughters.
The emotional resonance of Abba! Father! echoes the exuberant Hosanna to the Son of David! (Matthew 21:9, 15) shouted by children during Jesus’ triumphal entry. Both cries express a profound sense of joy, recognition, and belonging. While Hosanna acknowledges Jesus messianic identity, Abba highlights our personal relationship with God as a loving Father. Together, they illustrate the breadth of our relationship with God, from reverent recognition of His authority to the joyful intimacy of familial love. Abba is a powerful reminder that through Christ, we are invited into a relationship with God that is both personal and deeply affectionate.
Adonai - Genesis 15:2 (First Appearance in the Bible)
The divine name Adonai, meaning Lord or Sovereign Lord, holds a significant place in Hebrew scripture. Its first appearance is in Genesis 15:2, where Abraham addresses God as Adonai Yahweh, often translated as O Sovereign LORD. This combination of Adonai with the sacred tetragrammaton Yahweh (YHWH) is crucial, indicating a recognition of God’s sovereign authority alongside His covenantal name.
Adonai derives from the singular adon, meaning master or lord, and its plural form emphasizes God’s supreme dominion and authority over all creation. It conveys the idea of God as the ultimate ruler, owner, and authority. The frequent appearance of Adonai, over 400 times in the Hebrew Bible, underscores this aspect of God's character.
In Genesis 15:2, Abraham’s use of Adonai in the context of his childlessness highlights the tension between God’s promise and Abraham’s seemingly impossible situation. He acknowledges God’s sovereign power to fulfill His promises, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.
Furthermore, Adonai served as a vital substitute for the tetragrammaton Yahweh (YHWH).
Out of reverence for God’s holy name and in adherence to the commandment You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain (Exodus 20:7), Jewish tradition developed the practice of substituting Adonai when reading or reciting scripture aloud. This practice reflects a deep respect for God’s sacred name and a recognition of His transcendent holiness. "Therefore, the frequent use of Adonai also reflects the deep reverence ancient Hebrew speakers held for God's name.
In essence, Adonai reveals God as the sovereign ruler, the master of all, and the faithful covenant-keeper, demonstrating both His power and His personal relationship with His people.
Alpha and the Omega - Revelation 1:8, 21:6, 22:13
The phrase Alpha and Omega in Revelation (1:8, 21:6, 22:13) powerfully declares God’s eternal, all-encompassing nature. As the first (Α) and last (Ω) Greek letters, they symbolize God as the beginning and end. This signifies His mastery over time and creation, being the source and ultimate destination of all. This eternal nature is also applied to Jesus Christ, affirming His divine identity and role in God’s sovereign plan of salvation. Rooted in Hebrew Bible passages like Isaiah 44:6, Alpha and Omega proclaims God’s ultimate authority and unending presence.