1And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. 2And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. -Genesis 17:1-2 (KJV)
5Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. - Genesis 17:5 (KJV)
God does something new with a ninety-nine year old man. He offers a new relationship with Abraham. He starts by using a new name for Himself- the Almighty God (El Shaddai). He shares this with Abraham as He introduces a covenant between Him and Abraham and his descendants. He even changes Abraham's name from Abram to Abraham ("exalted father").
Think about it. You have been on this journey for a while. You have been walking humbly and earnestly before the Lord. Now, all of a sudden, He wants you to make some changes. Don't you think that He would change some things around you to make you more aware and to get your attention? He may not change your name, but He certainly could change your heart. He could change the way that you see the poor and the needy, the hurting, the oppressed and the afflicted. God can change things enough to lead you to change.What if God has already changed the things around you? Are you still awaiting more? Do you want to see more before you make a move? Think about it. He's calling you as El Shaddai. He's calling you as the Almighty God. See how He desires you to change and enter into a deeper relationship with Him. See how He wants you to extend yourself in this relationship. Then, once you have set your heart upon it, go to the utter limits. Go with God.
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