(CTS) “YE ARE GODS...”

Someone once pointed out that there’s a difference between “Son of God” and “God the Son”. One is a generic name for Christ and Believers, the other is the exclusive divine name of Christ.

I believe we sometimes get carried away with the love relationship that we have with God in Christ that we overlook this fine distinction.

I’ve heard Believers heap undue burden on themselves by proclaiming “I am a god. I am a god. The Bible says we are gods”. What does that even mean?

First of all, the Psalmist originally said, “Ye are ELOHIM...” And “Elohim” is one of the most generic Hebrew words I know. It’s used to refer to at least nine different personalities – “God Almighty” being just one of them.

For example, the “idols” in Gen 35:2,4 and the “judges” in Ex 21:6; 22:8,9 are all “elohim”.  So if I want to quote Ps 82:6, which one of the “elohim” am I? Magistrates? Idols? Angels? Maybe the Almighty God Himself?

It’s quite interesting that Ex 20:2&3 literally reads “I am YHWH thy ­ELOHIM, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt... Thou shalt have no other ELOHIM before me.

Hmm! Seems like we can rule that one out.

We are Gods? Complete The Sentence!

Ps 82:6 – “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God; (1Jn 3:1)

Being considered a child of God is the greatest privilege God has given to us, His creation. Why would we want to be anything but that? In this car called LIFE, there’s a seat for us, and it’s not the driver's seat. It’s at the back; you know, the rear-facing baby seat with the harness?

Yes.

When we struggle to be in charge, to take control, to declare what WE want, then God our loving Heavenly Father will take the back seat; but if you Complete The Sentence and affirm your childlikeness before God, then you can Cast all your care upon Him; for he cares for you. (1Pe 5:6,7; Mt 6:25-34).

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN