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Friends, we are discussing one of God's names today. That name is Elohim. “Elohim" is a Hebrew word often translated as "God" in the Old Testament, which first appears in the very first verse of the Bible: "In the beginning God [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1).

It's not just a general word for "god," but a specific name used for the God of Israel. Genesis 1:1 is the first time God reveals himself as Elohim. “In the beginning, God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” The term "Elohim" means “supreme one” or “mighty one. That is powerful because our universe does not exist by accident. God acted freely and intentionally with each Word He spoke. He executed each stage of the creation’s design.

Elohim purposefully placed the earth and each one of His creations on this earth at a specially ordained time and place to accomplish His purposes!

As our Creator, Elohim introduces us to him as a Transcendent God. This means that he exists apart from and is not subject to the limitations of the universe that he has created. Romans 1:20 states, “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can see his invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”

And Revelations 1:8 sums this up as scripture states, “I am the Alpha and the Omega”, says the Lord God who is and was and is to come, the Almighty.”

This revelation of God operating outside of time means he is not limited to time. He is timeless. In other words, time is part of a creation that he transcends. Time itself was created by God and is therefore subject to His will.

Another attribute of Elohim is that He is omnipresent.

God is everywhere. Jeremiah 23:23-24 describes this: “Am I a God who is only close at hand? Says the Lord. “No, I am far away at the same time. Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the Lord.”

Elohim fills the heavens and earth with His presence.

Our Father is omnipresent, who can be everywhere all at once.

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Isaiah 49:1-3 (NIV) reads: "Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of His hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in His quiver. He said to me, You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor."

Speaking through Isaiah, God calls Jesus to be a light to the nations and a means of redemption. In verse 2, we see the description of a sharpened sword and a polished arrow that is fully prepared for deployment, but hidden in the Father’s quiver.

Have you ever thought about how Jesus was polished and prepared, but was hidden in the Father’s quiver until the right time for His deployment? To be more specific, Jesus began His earthly ministry at the age of 30. And until that time, he was hidden in the Father’s quiver.

So, what is a quiver? A quiver is a case or sheath for carrying arrows; it is a part of the ordinary equipment of a warrior. The quiver holds the ammunition! It is the place where God keeps his most valuable weapons. His secret weapons…..his special weapons….his sharpened weapons….his ready weapons….his capable weapons….and His weapons that no one will see coming.

So when we look at the passage in Isaiah 49:1-3, which references the polished arrow that is concealed in the quiver, we can see how wonderful that God will polish and prepare us for our assignment as He prepared Jesus. And until we are fully ready for deployment, God keeps us in His quiver, a quiet place of readiness, until the time comes for our release and movement.

My friends, this is powerful. You are an arrow in the hand of God, and He polishes you for a reason. He wants you to fly straight and hit the mark with full impact.

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Hello and Welcome to The Gathering, Daughters of the Living King, where we seek to know and experience the love of Christ. I am your host, Judy Killebrew, and my experience and passion is in encouraging and empowering others and their walk of Faith With the Lord. Hebrews 10:25 states “and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Today I have an inspirational guest and ordained minister who has a passion for encouraging hurting women. She is the author of "Reflections of a Wounded Soul" which is an heartfelt book on assisting women through the pain of life. Welcome Barbara Miller. Barbara lives in West Virginia and is involved in creating commUNITY with women in the area.

Listen as Barbara gives her testimony on being raised in an abusive environment and how that affected all areas of her life. The verse in Luke 6:28 BLESS THOSE WHO CURSE YOU, PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ABUSE YOU is a favorite of Barbara's.

Currently, Barbara's book is being revised and will be available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and other outlets upon its release.

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Welcome to The Gathering, Daughters of the Living King, where we seek to know and experience the love of Christ. I am your host, Judy Killebrew, and my experience and passion is in encouraging and empowering others and their walk of Faith With the Lord. Hebrews 10:25 states, “and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Meet Dustin Largusa who serves as a Spiritual Support Responder with YouVersion, and is the host and producer of The lowLIFE Show podcast which is now LIVE in jails, prisons and juvenile facilities. The lowlife podcast is accessible to 1 Million incarcerated people daily for God’s glory. You can find this show on YouTube or any podcast platform. Dustin is also a digital marketing specialist and lives in California.

Dustin shares his personal testimony of God's grace and mercy in his life. You can find Dustin at:

The LowLIFE Show

https://thelowlifeshow.buzzsprout.com

https://www.youtube.com/@thelowlifeshow

https://instagram.com/livingthelowlifeig

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Welcome to The Gathering, Daughters of the Living King, where women seek to know and experience the love of Christ. I am your host, Judy Killebrew, and my experience and passion is in encouraging and empowering women and their walk of Faith With the Lord. Hebrews 10:25 states, “and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

I am so honored and humbled to have a friend and sister-in Christ with us today! Meet Gigi Renfroe, who serves on the Leadership Development team at YouVersion. She is a Christian inspirational speaker and the author of the book “It’s Okay to Cry: A TESTIMONY of God‘s Redemption and Transformation.” Gigi is a wife, mother, and grandmother of eight children and seven grandchildren. She currently resides in Wisconsin, USA, and works in healthcare reimbursement.

"Raised in a tumultuous environment in Chicago, I thought chaos and toxicity were just a part of life, never imagining a brighter future. After battling alcoholism and enduring a series of unhealthy relationships for over twenty-five years, I surrendered my life to Jesus and have never looked back. His grace and mercy have completely changed my life. I now understand that my identity is rooted in Christ, and my mission is to spread His Word and share my testimony with people around the globe." (excerpt from her web page)

You can find her testimony and book at the following link:

https://www.gigirenfroe.com

Amazon.com : gigi renfroe

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Hello and welcome to The Gathering, Daughters of the Living King, where women seek to know and experience the love of Christ. I am your host, Judy Killebrew, and my experience and passion are encouraging and empowering women in their walk of faith with the Lord. Hebrews 10:25 states, “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Meet Colette Marie Lawrence, a dynamic motivator, a Certified Christian Life Coach, and a personal development trainer. She is the author of 3 books and the founder of a faith-based podcast and video series for women. You can find Colette and her Life Coaching and Books at:

https://a.co/d/c1AFCZ7

Colette's website:

colettemarie.online

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facebook.com/ColetteMarieLawrence

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Podcast: Positioned for Purpose Conversations with Colette Marie

Books
amazon.com/POSITIONED-Purpose-JOURNEY-Colette-Lawrence/dp/B09NT21KJF

In addition to Amazon, you may find her books at:

By Faith Christian Book Store

2664 N. University Dr., Sunrise, FL 33322

and,

Salt & Light Books

3757 US-1, Cocoa, FL 32926

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Hello and Welcome to The Gathering, Daughters of the Living King, where women seek to know and experience the love of Christ. I am your host, Judy Killebrew, and my experience and passion is in encouraging and empowering women and their walk of Faith With the Lord. Hebrews 10:25 states “and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Our God has many names throughout Scripture. Although it's hard to understand God's entire being, we can grasp His attributes, character, and actions through scripture, prayer, and personal reflection. Today, we are exploring the name Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

Did you know that the Hebrew word, Rapha, is used sixty times in the Old Testament, and it means to “restore, to heal, to cure and to repair.” For example, God calls Himself the healer in Exodus 15:26 which states “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, than I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.” Jehovah Rapha wants to restore, heal, and restore us too!

And healing isn’t only for our physical bodies. We can also find healing for relationships, emotional or mental struggles, financial hardships, and spiritual healing. God is not limited in the ways that He can bring healing into your life. There are no conditions placed on Jehovah Rapha. He is simply the Lord who heals.

Jehovah Rapha is the mender of brokenness, the binder of wounds. He knows our deepest hurts and offers restoration. You see, His healing isn't merely superficial; it penetrates to the core, which brings a deep joy and renewal that only comes from him. Trusting in Jehovah-Rapha means surrendering our brokenness to his care and believing in his power to restore and transform. We can lean on him, seeking his healing touch in every area of our lives, knowing that in his presence, true healing is found.

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Hello and Welcome to The Gathering, Daughters of the Living King, where women seek to know and experience the love of Christ. I am your host, Judy Killebrew, and my experience and passion is in encouraging and empowering women and their walk of Faith With the Lord. Hebrews 10:25 states “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Who is I AM? In Exodus 3:14, God states His name for the first time: “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you’”

The name of I AM is how God chose to introduce himself, becoming so sacred that in Judaism, the name is not to be spoken. The significance of God’s self-given name encompasses all that He is. The God who spoke to Moses out of the burning bush is real. He says his name is “I Am".

We can find that Jesus refers to himself as the light. “I am the light. I am the life. I am The Good Shepherd. I am the door. I am the bread of life. I am The Vine. I am the way, the truth, and the life. Before Abraham was, I am.” All of these verses refer to the deity. The Son, Jesus Christ, is distinct from the Father; and he is divine, equal, and of identical being with God and the Holy Spirit. And just as in Exodus 3:14 when Moses asked for the name of God, he is told his name is, “I am.”

And all of this matters because it is this unshakeable identity that we have as daughters of the Most High King. It is our identity in Christ and our Maker that gives us an unmovable foundation beneath our feet. In I AM there is nothing else that can ever promise such reliability and strength in our life. Everything else changes with the wind because of how fickle the world and the people in it are. But, the Creator of the heavens and the earth never changes. He is who He says He is. And you are who He says you are.

Being a daughter of 'I Am' signifies that we are a child of God, with a deep, personal connection and we are seen as loved, cherished, and having access to His power and protection.

We can get lost in I AM’s grace and love, and marvel that He chose us, just as we are. He shapes us to be more like him, to represent Him as a member of His family. And By the power of the Holy Spirit, we walk and talk as a Daughter of the King, I Am.