God Most High / The Most Exalted One

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Genesis 14:18-20
Tree of Life Version

18 Then Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine—he was a priest of El Elyon. [a] 19 He blessed him and said,

“Blessed be Abram by El Elyon,
Creator of heaven and earth,
20 and blessed be El Elyon,
Who gave over your enemies into your hand.”
Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.

Family, Genesis 14 is the first time we hear God with descriptive name of El Elyon (God Most High). This is significant for reasons:

1. Melchizedek, king of Salem recognize that it was God and God alone that rescued Abraham from his enemies
2. If you study, Hebrews 7:11-22 you will find that Melchizedek, king of Salem is linked to Christ. Melchizedek is linked to Christ not through tribal lineage, but through the unique priestly order that foreshadows Jesus’ eternal priesthood.
3. Hebrews 7:14-22
   New International Version
   14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared:
   
   “You are a priest forever,
       in the order of Melchizedek.”[a]
   
   18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
   
   20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him:
   
   “The Lord has sworn
       and will not change his mind:
       ‘You are a priest forever.’”[b]
   
   22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.

Family, I love the Word of God and could meditate on it for hours. However, I want to keep this a mini series. 

The reason this passage is so significant is that it ties the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.  

God has shown us time and time again that he is that I Am. God is called by many names in the Bible because no one name can encompass the majesty and glory of who He is.

To me, when I call out to the Father of the Trinity, I call Him Abba, but that is just me, because that is what I needed more than anything.

Let Us Pray

Abba,

Tonight we come before You with grateful hearts. As we reflect on Your name, El Elyon, God Most High, we are reminded that You reign above every power, every circumstance, every fear, and every battle we face. Nothing catches You by surprise, and nothing is beyond Your authority.

Lord, just as You delivered Abraham and gave him victory over his enemies, remind us that our help does not come from our own strength, wisdom, or abilities. Every good thing we have comes from Your hand. You alone are worthy of the glory, honor, and praise.

Abba, thank You for revealing Yourself to us throughout Scripture. Thank You for being Jehovah Shalom, our Peace when life feels chaotic and uncertain. Thank You for being El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One who provides for every need according to Your riches and glory. And thank You for being El Elyon, the Most High God who rules over heaven and earth and whose purposes can never be overturned.

Lord Jesus, thank You for being our eternal High Priest. Through You, we have access to the Father. Through You, the promises of God are fulfilled. Through You, we can come boldly before the throne of grace knowing that we are loved, forgiven, and accepted.

Abba, for those who are weary tonight, give them rest. For those who are anxious, give them peace. For those who are struggling, remind them that the God who sits above all things is also near to the brokenhearted. Help us trust You when we cannot see the outcome and help us remember that You remain on the throne no matter what circumstances surround us.

And Lord, thank You that although You are El Elyon, the Most High God, You invite us to come to You as beloved children. What a privilege it is to call You Abba. What a gift it is to know that the God who created the heavens and the earth also knows us by name.

May our hearts rest in Your sovereignty, our minds rest in Your peace, and our lives bring glory to Your name.

In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, we pray, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Worship Video of the Day

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)