Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136:26
This name in Hebrew is El Shamayim.
Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately
- Shamayim refers to Heaven and the sky. El is God.
- The Bible has so much to say about Heaven. I found 454 references to Heaven. I encourage you to read Revelation 4 and 5 to learn more about what it will be like when we get there.
- Philippians 3:20 says, “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- 1 Peter 3:21-22 says, “Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.”
- Think about Heaven. What does it mean to you today that your God is the God of Heaven?
- Meditate on this name. Then thank Him and praise Him for what He shows you.
- If He’s big enough to manage all of Heaven, don’t you think He’s big enough to handle your issues and problems?
- When my son Timothy was four-years-old, we were driving to church one evening when the sun was shining through a little hole in the clouds. I said, “It looks like Jesus could come back to take us to Heaven.” Without missing a beat, Timothy said, “Yeah, to pick up a load of dead dudes.” His theology was great. His vocabulary was interesting!
A Prayer for You
God of Heaven, I praise You that You are such a big God who is over all of Heaven and Earth. Thank You that You are there preparing a place for me. That reminds me that Your love endures forever. I’m blessed knowing I’ll always be with You in Heaven.
Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart by Gaylyn Williams.