Jehovah Shammah (The LORD is There)

"The distance around the city shall be 18,000 (4 x 4,500) cubits; and the name of the city from that day [and ever after] shall be, ‘The Lord is There.’” (Ezekiel 48:35; AMP)

Gratefulness by Kylie Koh 

The following article is adapted from Rev Dr Kong Hee's preaching at City Harvest Church on 24 August 2024 regarding JEHOVAH SHAMMAH (The LORD is There), which is yet another name for YHWH.

God is there wherever you are and every moment of each day. God's Presence is tangible towards your entire day. Turn your thoughts towards God in simple conversations with Him all day long such as: "Thank you, Jesus, for another day. Please help me with the meetings for the day." and "Help me to be kind and patient. Let me be a blessing as I interact."

Gleaning from "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence, Pastor Kong shared on the following practical actions we can emulate to experience the Presence of God:

1. Put God in your thoughts all day long

"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." (Isaiah 26:3; NKJV)

When we are conscious of God, a special grace comes upon us as God's omnipresence transcends into manifested Presence. Our hearts will follow who we cherish. The more we know Him, the more we love Him.

2. Converse with God while you work

 

"pray continually" (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV)

Talk to God continually... "Father, I love you. Jesus, help me. Holy Spirit, give me wisdom."

Don't put any limits to what you speak with God. Have a humble and loving heart. Give thanks in all circumstances. Be in constant communion and fellowship with God. Sweet communion of inner joy and strength.

3. Transform ordinary moments into tiny holy encounters with God

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." (Colossians 3:17; NKJV)

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men," (Colossians 3:23; NKJV)

Brother Lawrence suffered a serious injury to his leg in the French Army. He worked in the kitchen of a monastery for 50 years. While rugged in appearance, he was full of the love, joy and the gentleness of Jesus. He spoke with such wisdom and many came to seek him for spiritual guidance. All of Brother Lawrence's actions is out of love as an act of worship unto the LORD.

Click here for Wikipedia's coverage of Brother Lawrence.

Click here and fast forward to 1:01:17 for Pastor Kong Hee's sermon on Jehovah Shammah (Part 1).

Click here and fast forward to 50:15 for Pastor Kong Hee's sermon on Jehovah Shammah (Part 2).

God is there all around and within us notwithstanding
the vastness of our planet.