My hope is that this series will offer my readers a chance to consider the names, characteristics and descriptions of our God in the Word.
The remaining Names of God in this series might be considered descriptors, or characteristics of the Lord. We have reviewed the three primary Names of God, along with nineteen compound Names of God in our previous posts. As we venture through these descriptors of our God, I hope we will recognize all the many characteristics of our God that we tend to take for granted.
The Word is truly rich with descriptions of the Living God, and this effort of searching in the Word was quite illuminating. He truly is the ultimate subject of the Word, and His revelation of self-descriptions, or the accolades offered Him by His priests, prophets, kings apostles and faithful truly is a blessing.
May the Name of the Lord be praised, and by thinking on His name, may you have a blessed day.
| 89 |
| COVER OF YOUR PRESENCE |
| Psalm 31:20 In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues. |
| Decades ago, when I was courting my wife, we ended up in a little donut shop in my neighborhood, all alone with just the cashier behind the counter. It was a quiet area, and we were enjoying each others company (and a donut of course!) when it multiple groups of people entered the restaurant. Two young men, a couple on a date, some fellas from the bowling alley, three teenagers. It just seemed that the store was inundated with customers for no apparent reason. After the crowds entered and we had finished our donut, we got up to leave and as we walked away, we both described a feeling of “apartness” or of being separate from “the masses”. It was a very identifiable experience that we both shared in, and though I am surely not implying those who entered the shop were of any malicious intent towards us, I think the experience is a parallel to David’s description of the Lord’s covering. Other translations speak of “shelter of your presence” (NLT) or the “secret place of Your presence” (NKJV), even the “protection of Your presence” (CSB). Make no mistake about our little experience. I am not claiming we were under any attack from anyone, but only that the experience of being separate, of experiencing being apart from others is my intent. David speaks of this covering, of this protection as being God’s presence, which is a most audacious thing to say, for David must surely understand the presence of God is only in the Temple. Just as the believer may understand the presence of God may only be found in a church building. David also brings this description to our attention due to the fact that he is under attack by the plots of men, and is the recipient of the strife of tongues. David was under attack, and yet he knew of God’s protection, of God’s active work in hiding him in plain sight. It is a truly mysterious and glorious God that we serve. May we understand His many ways of working in our lives and be a thankful people. |
I would love to hear of your favorite name, characteristic or description of the Living God. Please leave me a comment, and I will include it in the list!
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3 responses to “Names of God – COVER OF YOUR PRESENCE – 89”
Your reflections on Psalm 31:20 are both insightful and encouraging. I love how you described God’s presence as a “cover” that protects us from the strife and chaos around us. Your analogy from your own experience beautifully illustrates this concept.
This series on the Names of God has been such a blessing, helping me to see the richness of God’s character and how He works in our lives.
May we all be mindful of God’s protective presence and find joy in His many attributes!
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He is more than we can imagine! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.
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In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:26
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1
For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.
Matthew 10:20
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