ELOHIM
Genesis 1:1-2, 26-31
It is interesting to know that the word Elohim is a plural word and used as a noun, yet the verb or adjective that follows are often in the singular, “I am Elohim and there is no Elohim beside me” (Isa. 45:5, 22). However, Elohim sometimes refer to Himself as “Us” as in Gen. 1:26 “Let us make man in our image” and Gen. 3:22 which speaks of man becoming like one of “Us”.
In Gen. 1:1 the Bible begins with this simple but profound declaration of faith – “In the beginning there was only God, nothing else”. Everything else that comes to be comes as a result of the activity of God. The first name of God that is found in the Bible in Gen. 1:1 is ELOHIM. What does it mean? In the context of Gen. 1:1, it is a declaration that God (Elohim) alone is Eternal. By declaring Elohim is Eternal and the Creator of all that exist, Scripture gives dignity and meaning to our life and existence. We can know that life has meaning and purpose. If we must discover that purpose, we must know the one Who alone is Eternal, our Creator.
When God uses the name Elohim, He is expressing His greatness and glory. The name Elohim contains the idea of creative and governing power, of omnipotence and sovereignty. We can clearly see this in Gen. 1:24; 2:4. It is the Elohim who by His mighty power created the universe; who says and it is done; who brings into being what was not; by whose word the worlds were framed.
No matter what the Evolutionists had told you, it is important for you to know that you are valuable to God because God formed you. Psa. 139:13-16. He uniquely knit you together from the very beginning, and He knows your name! Elohim has a purpose for creating you. You are here by design and divine providence.
There is blessing and comfort in this great name of God signifying supreme power, sovereignty and glory on the one hand, for “Yours (Elohim) is the power and the kingdom and the glory”; and on the other hand signifying a covenant relationship which He is ever faithful to keep.
Prayer: Thank you God for creating me in your image and likeness; I am eternally grateful.
