Know His Name....Yireh/ Provider

Each of these names of God is especially beautiful in sterling silver, uniquely designed by using the chasing tool technique.  This dates back to the 3rd century B.C. , so is not often seen in jewelry.  The design, or Hebrew letters for these pieces, has to first be drawn onto the silver.  I just use a pencil.

 Depending on the shape of the design, tools with straight or curved edges are then held in the left hand.  The right hand holds the hammer, while the silver is on a flat steel.  It takes practice to gain skill with this, but the ability to apply different designs is endless and virtually impossible any other way. Each piece has variations, due to this and the lovely handmade look and quality results. 

The depth which can be added to pieces takes place in adding the repousse, or raised look.  This can also be reversed, or lowered, which fills in the letters and makes them more pronounced.

So now back to Yireh or Provider.  I am not a theologian, but am only speaking from my heart to share the amazing ways The Lord is in my life actively.  The scripture is Genesis 22:14 where God tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice his promised son, Isaac, son of God's covenant.  How could this be, but The Lord is God who has already seen our need and has provided....the catch is that it is in His timing and not ours.

This can get pretty 'exciting' to say the least!  And my situation was nothing like Abraham's, but then he is the father of our faith in the God of Israel and Creator of the universe.  I am just me....but that doesn't mean I am some cool cucumber in every situation.  No, lately I had some pretty major expenses and still have more with my abode and the KLJ workshop coming up.  So far, it has all been provided for and I am trusting in the faithful great I AM to do far beyond my expectations.

 There is always enough and more to be a blessing to others, so everything keeps going around, smile!  The key is: don't be anxious and don't keep a closed fist.  Trust Him! We are only taking care of what  He trusts us with, be willing to give it up, so He can give it back or do something much better. This can be what we possessions, dreams, whatever...

I still haven't had time to take those beautiful pictures of each of these Names of God pieces for the website. Yikes...but it is coming to the top of my list. Then you can pick out what is speaking to your heart, start your KLJ collection, or make it grow!  Thanks for joining me here at the KLJ Blogspot! Until the next time, much shalom to you!

Know His Name....Ruach/ Spirit

Every morning, during my  quiet time with The Lord, I sing Psalm 91 and branch off as His Spirit leads.  This Psalm is our covering in 'any' way we need it, totally profound.  Since I have been working on the Names of God KLJ collection, I have especially been focusing on verse 14 of this Psalm.  

Because he hath set his love upon attached himself to me, therefore will I deliver him shall I slip him away: I shall set shall loft him on high, because he hath known my name.

What a powerful and indescribable Name above all Names, which we come to know ever deeper in our lives, as we experience how He meets us way beyond our greatest expectations.  He simply is not in our 'box', smile!!

Ruach of Zechariah 4:6  This is the word of The Lord unto Zerubbabel/ or to you and I, saying, not by might/valour, nor by power/force, but by my spirit, saith The Lord of Hosts/ Yah Veh Sabaoth! 

So many things to accomplish, both practically and heart vision, but nothing results from my effort, unless I yield myself to The Lord...invite the Spirit to lead me and enjoy the 'ride'.  Then what a difference it makes.  At times, I find that I must give up my own plans for the day...and what needed to happen takes place.  At the end of the day, I scratch my head in wonder asking, " How did you do that, Lord?"

Our battle is in the spiritual realm and the victory is only by His overcoming Spirit.  All I really want is to be hidden in Him, so He can shine through, reaching this world with His love and power...bringing His life and ways to be known...yes, His awesome name.