Love this song…oldie but a goodie by Amy Grant!! Take a Listen.
In 1982, Amy Grant made the song “El Shaddai” famous. Though written by Michael Card and John Thompson for Card’s 1981 debut album, the God-honoring song is more closely associated with Grant. As she sang, “Age to age you’re still the same, by the power of the name,” she magnified God Almighty—the wonderful “El Shaddai.”
The term is a compound of two words: "El," which is a generic term for God in Hebrew, and "Shaddai," which is derived from the root word meaning "breast" or "mountain."
The significance of El Shaddai lies in its portrayal of God's might and power. The imagery of a mountain and the nurturing aspect of a breast convey a sense of God's strength, sustenance, and provision. In the biblical context, it is used to emphasize God's ability to fulfill His promises and to provide for His people in a powerful and nurturing manner.
El Shaddai expresses God as the Almighty and all-sufficient One.
Since El Shaddai is a Hebrew word we find it used in the Old Testament first appearing within the book of Genesis. Here are two occurrences.
"When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless." – Genesis 17:1
"May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of peoples." – Genesis 28:3
"God also said to Moses, 'I am the Lord. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the Lord I did not make myself fully known to them.'" – Exodus 6:2-3
1. "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" – Romans 8:31
When El Shaddai, God Almighty is on your side there is nothing or no one who can come against you and succeed. If you let that sink in this should give you great confidence especially when you know God is for you.
2. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." – Isaiah 41:10
How awesome and amazing it is to know the one who is God Almighty. He is the one who holds all power in his hand. He is the one who is going to walk with you, strengthen you, help you, and uphold you. It is truths like these that we should spend time meditating on. When you do then you will not be fearful or dismayed because you understand who God really is.
The reason the meaning of the name El Shaddai is so important is because there is an all-inclusive aspect attached to that name. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, one of the definitions of the word almighty is having absolute power over all. This one definition alone causes the name of El Shaddai to stand out among many of the other names of God.
El Shaddai, God Almighty is everything you need to face every situation in life. Notice I didn’t say God has everything you need I said God is everything you need. When you are under God’s covering you are safe, you are secure, you are provided for, and you have nothing to fear or worry about. El Shaddai, God Almighty is watching over you and when he is for you, there is nothing or no one who will ever overtake you. I pray this truth and revelation of who God is will illuminate your heart and mind today and if you are tempted to be fearful or worried that you would remember El Shaddai is with you and there is no safer place to be. I leave you with this verse to further encourage you.
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2
Keep Your Love on Friends!
Love Always, Lindsay Rose 🌹
Day 16: El Shaddai | God Almighty