Cultivate Connection - Christ Centred Meditation

The Names of GodYahwehWelcome to week 43, our final episode of The Names of God series. We’ve spent the majority of 2023 meditating on some of the names of God and hope it has been a blessing to you. Next week kicks off our What is Your Word series, where we meditate on some of your words for the new year. If you haven’t done so already, send us your word to hello@clutivateconnection.com and it might show up in an upcoming episode. Until then, enjoy this weeks meditation on Yahweh.Then Moses said to God, “Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I will say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you.’ Now they may say to me, ‘What is His name?’ What shall I say to them?”God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”; and He said, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”God, furthermore, said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is My name for

The Names of GodJesus - The Lord SavesEvery one of us requires a savior, and that savior is a man named Jesus, seated on a throne at the right hand of God. Praise His holy name!For sin’s meager wages is death, but God’s lavish gift is life eternal, found in your union with our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. - Romans 6:23 TPTJesus explained, “I am the Way, I am the Truth, and I am the Life. No one comes next to the Father except through union with me. To know me is to know my Father too. And from now on you will realize that you have seen him and experienced him.” - John 14:6-7 TPTWe also read from Titus 2:11-14.What is like to know Jesus as savior? What do you experience when you sit with this, letting it wash over you?Blessing you to know experience the lavish gift of life from Jesus, our savior.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connection with others.If you are one of the many who have bee

The Names of GodEmmanuel - God with UsThe Creator of all things submits himself to his own creation, just so He can be with us. What kind of king leaves his throne to be with his people? This is who our God is.Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14 NASB 1995“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” - Matthew 1:23 NASB 1995I heard a loud shout from the throne saying, “Look, the home of God is now among men, and he will live with them and they will be his people; yes, God himself will be among them. He will wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain. All of that has gone forever.” - Revelation 21:3-4 TLBIt has always been God’s desire to dwell with His people, from the very first moment of creation, throughout every page of the Bible, and to t

The Names of GodPrince of PeaceMany Jews were disappointed by Jesus, as they were expecting a powerful ruler who would overthrow their enemies. What they got instead, was the Prince of Peace.For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; 
and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.- Isiah 9:6 ESVTherefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,- Romans 5:1 NASB 1995Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.- John 14:27 NASB 1995We also read from Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 16:20, and Luke 2:13-14.Jesus went to war against all that stood in the way of us having peace with God. Draw near to God and enjoy the relationship Jesus paid his life for.May you overflow with the peace that surpasses all understanding! Amen.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached

The Names of GodEverlasting FatherWe have a good, Heavenly Father, and His son Jesus is the perfect representation of Him.For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; 
and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.- Isiah 9:6 ESVIf I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; but if I do them, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I in the Father.- John 10:37-38 NASB 1995We also read from John 10:30, 1 John 3:1, and Hebrews 13:5.What is your view of the Everlasting Father? Holy Spirit, teach us about the today!May you come into a greater understanding of who you are as a beloved child of God.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connection with others.If you are one of the many who have been blessed by Culti

The Names of GodWonderful CounselorWelcome to week 38 of The Names of God series where we are meditating on Wonderful Counselor. Wonderful in this context means “incomprehensible” or “completely beyond understanding” and that is the response to many of Jesus’ actions and teachings.For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.- Isaiah 9:6 NASB 1995For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written,“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,And the cleverness of the clever I will set aside.”- 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 NASB 1995This also comes from the Lord of hosts,Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great.- Isaiah 28:29 NASB 1995We also read from Mark 1:21-22, Colossians 2:2-3, and Proverbs 3:5-7.Are you relying on the wisdom of God, or of the wisdom of this world?

The Names of GodMessiah - The Anointed OneJesus is more than a man, he is the Messiah. Yet at the same time he is very much a man, just like you and me. Imagine what it was like for each person who encountered Jesus in the flesh, the anointed Son of God standing before them.Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; 
My chosen one in whom My soul delights.
 I have put My Spirit upon Him;
 He will bring forth justice to the nations.- Isaiah 42:1 NASB 1995The woman *said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, He will declare all things to us.” Jesus *said to her, “I who speak to you am He.”- John 4:25-26 NASB 1995Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.- John 20:30-31 NASB 1995We also read from Luke 4:16-21 and John 11:25-26.May you know Jesus as Messiah,

The Names of GodLogos - The WordJesus is the living word of God, and His words will endure forever.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.- John 1:1-4 NASB 1995And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.- John 1:14 NASB 1995Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.- Matthew 24:35 NASB 1995We also read from Luke 11:28, Matthew 7:24, and Matthew 4:4What truth is God revealing to you? How is God speaking to you today through his Logos?Blessing you to know the Living Word, the Logos, Jesus Christ. Amen.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connectio

The Names of GodJehovah Ori - The Lord My LightWelcome to week 35 in our Names of God series!Remember as a kid, how darkness brought fear and when the lights were turned on you felt safe again? And so it is with God’s light as it casts out all fear.The Lord is my light and my salvation;Whom shall I fear?- Psalm 27:1 NASB 1995Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.- Psalm 119:105 NASB 1995We also meditate on Micah 7:7-8 and Isaiah 60:19-20.Where is God illuminating your path? Where do you need God’s light to shine for you?Blessing you this week to connect with God and experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connection with others.If you are one of the many who have been blessed by Cultivate Connection, become a monthly patron. As a patron, your generosity helps us create, host, and promote experiences that help others grow their r

The Names of GodJehovah Hoseenu - The Lord Our MakerYou are fearfully and wonderfully made.God is your maker. He doesn’t make mistakes and He doesn’t make junk. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.Come, let us worship and bow down,Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.For He is our God,And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand.- Psalm 95:6-7 NASB 1995I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.- Psalm 139:14 NASB 1995We also read from Psalm 100:3, and Isaiah 64:8Do you see yourself as the good work of the Father’s hand? Is there anything standing in the way of knowing you are fully created by God?We pray you would align yourself in knowing who God has created you to be, and allow yourself to step into the truth of who He is in you, and who you are in Him.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate

The Names of GodJehovah Magen - The Lord My ShieldWhat do you think about God being a shield to you? The Lord as your defender?After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying,“Do not fear, Abram,I am a shield to you;Your reward shall be very great.”- Genesis 15:1 NASB 1995in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.- Ephesians 6:16 NASB 1995He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions,And under His wings you will find refuge;His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.- Psalm 91:4 AMPWe also read from Psalm 3:3 NKJV.Can you receive the Lord today as your defender and protector? Blessing you to take up the shield of faith, and know you are completely protected by God.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connection with others.If you are one of the many who have been bles

The Names of GodJehovah Kadosh - The Holy OneWelcome to week 32 of the Names of God series. This week, we meditate on the name Jehovah Kadosh - The Holy One.God is holy, separated from evil and opposed to sin. He is nothing less than absolute purity.“Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts,The whole earth is full of His glory.”- Isaiah 6:3 NASB 1995This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.- 1 John 1:5 NASB 1995He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.- 2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB 1995Thanks to His son Jesus, we are able to stand in the holy presence of God almighty. As you do, may you see how awe inspiring He truly is. Blessing you to be filled with the pure, beautiful light of God.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connection with others.If you are

The Names of GodEl Rachum - The Compassionate GodGod is intimately aware of the pain we experience; His heart is saddened by it. Even though His ways do not make sense to us at times, His compassionate love never wavers as He works all things out for our good.Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;- Exodus 34:6 various versionsJust as a father has compassion on his children,
 so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust. - Psalm 103:13-14 NASB 1995We also read from Matthew 9:35-38, and Lamentations 3:22-23.Where have you seen the compassion of God in your life? Where is He inviting you to receive His compassion today?Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cultivate Connection with others.If you are one of the

The Names of GodJehovah Hashopet - The Lord the JudgeJudgement is not an element of God’s character. It is a response to the choices of His creation, and is always gracious, merciful, and loving towards us.For the Lord is our judge,The Lord is our lawgiver,The Lord is our king;He will save us—- Isaiah 33:22 NASB 1995The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.- Psalm 145:8 NLTFor one day we will all be openly revealed before Christ on his throne so that each of us will be duly recompensed for our actions done in life, whether good or worthless.- 2 Corinthians 5:10 TPTWe also read from Psalm 50:6, and Psalm 76:8-9.What initially comes up when you think of the Lord as Judge? Is it punishment or reward?Blessing you to see and know Him as a holy God, receiving the grace to repent and turn back to the One who loves you more than anything in the world.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us rea

The Names of GodJehovah Go’el - The Lord Our RedeemerAs your Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus paid the price you could never pay on your own. It is because of this we sing praises to our Lord, our Savior, our Mighty Deliverer!And all flesh will know that I, the Lord, am your SaviorAnd your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” - Isaiah 49:26 NASB 1995“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. - Exodus 20:2 NASB 1995…knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. - 1 Peter 1:18-19 NASB 1995We also read from Romans 10:4, and Psalm 103-1-5.Where has God shown up in your life as Redeemer? What does it look like to walk in the fullness of God’s redemption for you?There is so much more to learn about what redemption means for us, and what it meant for the ancient Israelites. We encourage you to dive

The Names of GodJehovah Ezri - The Lord My HelperA good father helps his children whenever it is needed. How much more will our heavenly Father help us with situations both big and small?Behold, God is my helper;The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. - Psalm 54:4 NASB 1995Yahweh is my strength and my wraparound shield. When I fully trust in you, help is on the way. I jump for joy and burst forth with ecstatic, passionate praise! I will sing songs of what you mean to me! - Psalms 28:7-9 TPT“I will never leave you; I will always be by your side.” Because of this promise, we may boldly say,The Lord is my help—    I won’t be afraid of anything.How can anyone harm me? - Hebrews 13:5-6 VOICEWhere has God been your helper in the past? Can you remember your history where God has been there for you?Blessing your heart to trust in God today, for yourself and those around you.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has reached listeners in 157 countries, averaging 1,100 downloads a week. Help us reach even more by sharing Cu

The Names of GodJehovah Chereb - The Lord Our SwordWill you allow God to be your defender? To fight your battles for you.“Blessed are you, O Israel;Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord,Who is the shield of your helpAnd the sword of your majesty!So your enemies will cringe before you,And you will tread upon their high places.” -  Deuteronomy 33:29 NASB 1995But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” - Exodus 14:13-14 NASB 1995For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12 NASB 1995What are the battles in your life right now? Can you be still, knowing God will fight them for you?Blessing you to see God a

The Names of GodJehovah Qanna - The Lord is JealousOur God is a jealous God, and disdains any others who try to entice his beautiful bride away from him.You shall fear only the Lord your God; and you shall worship Him and swear by His name. You shall not follow other gods, any of the gods of the peoples who surround you, for the Lord your God in the midst of you is a jealous God; - Deuteronomy 6:13-15 NASB 1995You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. - Exodus 20:3-6 NASB 1995God puts us first, and desires we reciprocate by putting him first. God’s love is the greatest thing we could ever experience.How is God’s jealousy drawin

The Names of GodJehovah Rohi - The Lord Our ShepherdJesus is our good shepherd, the one who not only leads us into pleasant fields, but whom lays down his life for his sheep.“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. - John 10:11-16 NASB 1995Are you allowing God to be your shepherd? To let Him lead you where He wants to take you?Where in your life today do you need to know Jesus as The Good Shepherd?Become a PatronCultivate Connect

The Names of GodJehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord Our RighteousnessWe were once slaves to sin and guilt, but then Jehovah Tsidkenu clothed us in His righteousness, setting us free.…for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written, “There is none righteous, not even one” - Romans 3:9-10 NASB 1995He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. - 2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB 1995I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,My soul will exult in my God;For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness,As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. - Isaiah 61:10 NASB 1995We also read from Jeremiah 23:5-6, Romans 10:8-10, Romans 1:16-17, and Psalm 119:142Will you receive the robe of righteousness and the garment of salvation from Jesus today?May you shine forth the goodness of God everywhere you go! Amen.Become a PatronCultivate Connection has