What does "He is the LORD our God" reveal about God's relationship with us? Setting the verse in context Psalm 105:7: “He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth.” (See the parallel wording in 1 Chronicles 16:14.) The significance of the name “LORD” • “LORD” (YHWH) is God’s covenant name first declared to Moses (Exodus 3:14–15). • It affirms His eternal self-existence—He simply “is.” • Because He is the unchanging I AM (Malachi 3:6), every promise He makes stands firm. "Our God": covenant closeness • “Our” shows personal possession; He binds Himself to His people (Genesis 17:7). • Scripture repeats the heartbeat of covenant: “I will be their God, and they will be My people” (Jeremiah 31:33; Revelation 21:3). • The relationship is familial and intimate, not distant or merely philosophical. Exclusive allegiance • “The LORD our God, the LORD is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4). • Because He alone is God, worship and loyalty cannot be divided (Isaiah 42:8; Matthew 4:10). • The phrase guards against idolatry: anything that rivals His place must be surrendered. Authority and accountability • The verse pairs His name with “His judgments are in all the earth,” reminding us His moral standards apply everywhere. • As Judge, He holds nations and individuals accountable (Psalm 9:8). • Submission to His authority brings order and blessing; rebellion brings discipline (Hebrews 12:5–6). Security and belonging • Knowing “He is the LORD our God” assures us of care: “We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:3). • His faithfulness secures us in every season—“Even to your old age I will carry you” (Isaiah 46:4). • Because He is both sovereign and near, fear is replaced by confident rest (Psalm 46:1–2). Living response • Trust Him completely—He cannot fail His own. • Obey His revealed will—His judgments are righteous and good (Psalm 19:9–11). • Worship with gratitude—declare with Thomas, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). |
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