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El Elyon And El Shaddai

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship • Nov 20, 2016 • 25 min

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Summary

In times of deep trial, hopelessness, or impossible circumstances, God reveals Himself through His names El Elyon (The Most High God) and El Shaddai (God Almighty). As El Elyon, God sits above all earthly situations with the supreme authority to overrule every lower authority, circumstance, or enemy decree. As El Shaddai, He not only performs humanly impossible miracles but also nourishes and sustains us with His power while we wait for full deliverance.

Themes

God's Supreme AuthorityDivine Provision and SustenanceRefusing Ungodly CompromiseTrusting God in Deep PitsOverruling Impossible Circumstances

Key Points

1.
God reveals specific aspects of His inexhaustible character through His names during the practical circumstances of life.
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El Elyon means 'The Most High God,' revealing His absolute authority to sit above and overrule any circumstance, trial, or enemy dictate.
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Just as a Supreme Court can overturn a lower court's decision, no opinion, doctor's report, or financial circumstance has the final say until God speaks.
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Believers must refuse to make deals or compromise with the 'king of Sodom' so that God receives all the glory for their deliverance.
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El Shaddai means 'God Almighty,' demonstrating His ability to bring life and breakthrough to humanly impossible situations.
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Rooted in the concept of maternal nourishment, El Shaddai not only delivers us out of hard places but nourishes and sustains us until deliverance comes.
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Past mistakes and detours do not cancel out God's power to reroute us back into His divine purpose when we turn to Him.
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When believers abide under the shelter of El Elyon and the shadow of El Shaddai (Psalm 91), both authority and nourishment operate simultaneously on their behalf.

Sermon Moments

“If all you see is what you see, you do not see all there is to be seen.”

“The 33 Chilean miners trapped 2,000 feet underground who had a special capsule called 'Phoenix' lowered down to rescue them one by one.”

“Comparing El Elyon to the Supreme Court, which holds final legal authority to overrule every lower court's decision.”

“The story of Dr. Evans's car catching fire, which miraculously eliminated his $200 deductible because of insurance fine print.”

“Governor George Wallace attempting to block university doors until Federal Marshals enforced the higher authority of the White House.”

“The Hebrew root word for Shaddai ('Schad') referring to a mother's breast, illustrating God's power to nourish us until deliverance arrives.”

“A total stranger named Bob walking into an office and writing a $200,000 check to supply the exact funding needed for their first church building.”

This Week

Refuse to accept human circumstances or negative opinions as final, continually appealing your situation to the Supreme Court of Heaven.

Identify areas in your life where you are tempted to compromise with ungodly shortcuts, and resolve to trust God's timing and methods instead.

Lean on El Shaddai for daily spiritual nourishment through Scripture and prayer when you are trapped in a long season of waiting.

Offer encouragement, Scripture, and support to fellow believers who are currently down in deep financial, relational, or emotional pits.

Honor God first with your finances and resources, acknowledging Him as your sole source and defender.

Remember that if all you see is what you see, you do not see all there is to be seen; train your spiritual eyes to look for God's invisible hand.

Rest in God's grace even when you make mistakes, knowing El Shaddai can reroute your life and still fulfill His divine promises.

Remember This

Until the Most High God gives the final word on your situation, you have not heard the last word, so do not give up or compromise.

A Challenge for You

So when you know El Elyon and El Shaddai, don't you give up, don't you throw in the towel, because until that Court rules, this world's court has not made the final say-so.

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