The Lord is a Sun

As part of my daily devotions I do some Bible verse writing with word definition focused on the Names of God. Recently, the Name of God on the list was Sun. The scripture was Psalm 84:11 (NASB), “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”

 

The definition, one would think, for the word sun would be obvious. It’s the Hebrew word shemesh. And, yes, it means to be brilliant, the sun. But Strong’s adds more. It also means to be a notched battlement or a window. Interesting. Battlement.

 

This same word is also in Isaiah 54:12, “Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of crystal, and your entire wall of precious stones.

 

I was still thinking on these verses when I was reading chapter 24 in an Advanced Reader copy of Anne Graham Lotz’s new book, “Jesus in Me.” The chapter is titled, “Trust in His Pledge.” The Holy Spirit in us is God’s pledge to those who believe in Jesus—His covenant symbol, our “engagement ring,” Anne wrote. She then retold a story of her own engagement ring, it’s a beautiful reminder of her husband’s love and commitment.

 

I was struck how her story fit what I’d read in Scripture. In fact, Isaiah 54 is, in essence, referring to the marriage of Israel (God’s people) to the Lord God as their husband.

 

The Lord Himself is our shemesh. Anne writes, “The Holy Spirit within us is our “engagement ring.” He Himself is the promise…the guarantee…the pledge…that Jesus loves us. That He is committed and faithful to us. And that one day He will return to take us to live with Him forever in the home that He is preparing.”

 

And that home? Revelation 21 tells us of its beauty and adornments.

 

Anne ends this chapter with, “Gaze at your “engagement ring,” the Holy Spirit. …would you choose to trust Him? Relax. Rest in Him. You are precious to the Son, and therefore precious to the Father and precious to the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is absolutely committed to fulfilling His responsibility to take good care of you until the day you are presented as a glorious bride to your Bridegroom.

 

I have been so privileged to be a part of the “Jesus in Me” Book launch group. This is a book that reminds us of our constant, loving companion, the Holy Spirit. We need that reminder for such a time as this more than ever.

 

 

You can preorder her book at https://www.annegrahamlotz.org/jesus-in-me/. This site will direct you to your favorite retailer AND will also garner you free bonuses if your order prior to October 1, 2019.

 

Do I recommend this book? A resounding, “Yes!”