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The Powerful Name of Elohim
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Friends, we are discussing one of God's names today. That name is Elohim. “Elohim" is a Hebrew word often translated as "God" in the Old Testament, which first appears in the very first verse of the Bible: "In the beginning God [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1).
It's not just a general word for "god," but a specific name used for the God of Israel. Genesis 1:1 is the first time God reveals himself as Elohim. “In the beginning, God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.” The term "Elohim" means “supreme one” or “mighty one. That is powerful because our universe does not exist by accident. God acted freely and intentionally with each Word He spoke. He executed each stage of the creation’s design.
Elohim purposefully placed the earth and each one of His creations on this earth at a specially ordained time and place to accomplish His purposes!
As our Creator, Elohim introduces us to him as a Transcendent God. This means that he exists apart from and is not subject to the limitations of the universe that he has created. Romans 1:20 states, “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can see his invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”
And Revelations 1:8 sums this up as scripture states, “I am the Alpha and the Omega”, says the Lord God who is and was and is to come, the Almighty.”
This revelation of God operating outside of time means he is not limited to time. He is timeless. In other words, time is part of a creation that he transcends. Time itself was created by God and is therefore subject to His will.
Another attribute of Elohim is that He is omnipresent.
God is everywhere. Jeremiah 23:23-24 describes this: “Am I a God who is only close at hand? Says the Lord. “No, I am far away at the same time. Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the Lord.”
Elohim fills the heavens and earth with His presence.
Our Father is omnipresent, who can be everywhere all at once.
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