~ The Title “Jehovah-Rophi” ~
Jesus
said, “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30).
There are quite
a number of Jehovah titles. This series
will focus on seven Jehovah titles which embrace the fullness of Jesus Christ
for His people. These titles include the
completeness of Jehovah’s name as it is manifest in the life of Jesus Christ
for His people. These titles show how
the Messiah completely meets His people’s need from their guilt to their future
glory.
Jehovah-Rophi means “the Lord our shepherd,” or “the Lord
my shepherd.”
“The
Lord is my shepherd; I shall not
want. He makes me to lie down in green
pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths
of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea,
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for
You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life; and I will dwell in
the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23).
In this psalm David reminds of Jehovah’s leadership but
also His close intimate involvement with the details of our lives. Those who are His understand the realities of
all the promises contained in this short psalm.
It is Jehovah’s desire to lead and guide us through life’s journey.
additional thought: In your personal study
you might want to compare three roles of our Messiah: the Good Shepherd of
Psalm 22 and John 10 (the suffering Savior); the Great Shepherd of Psalm 23 and
the Book of Hebrews (our present Priest); and the Chief Shepherd of Psalm 24
and 1 Peter 5:4 (our future exalted King).
the key question:
“Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). This is the most important question you will
ever answer. If you do not answer it, or
answer it incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE
NOW
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