Key Scripture
“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of Yahweh stands forever.” – Isaiah (Yeshayahu) 40:8
Devotional Story
Life often seems to swirl in a whirlwind of change and uncertainty, much like the fading grass and wilting flower described in the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu). Human plans and earthly powers are transient, destined to wither under the breath of Yahweh. Yet, amidst this flux, a foundational truth remains: the word of Yahweh stands forever. This unchanging truth not only reveals His eternal nature but also His absolute, singular authority and wisdom.
In Isaiah chapter 40, we hear a majestic declaration concerning our Creator. We are commanded to "Say to the cities of Judah, 'Behold your Mighty One!'" (Isaiah 40:9). This Mighty One, Yahweh, comes with a strong hand, His arm ruling for Him, feeding His flock like a shepherd. The passage then challenges our very perception of power and counsel: "Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand... Who has measured out the breath of Yahweh, Or as His counselor has taught Him? With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed Him...?" (Isaiah 40:12-14).
Who did He consult with? The resounding answer, understood through a Hebraic mind, is 'no one.' Yahweh needs no counselor, no instructor, no partner in His divine wisdom or power. He is absolutely One, a singular being, complete in Himself. The very idea of multiple divine "persons" in counsel is foreign to this Hebraic understanding. The imagery here paints a picture of unparalleled, unassisted omnipotence and omniscience. Yahweh declares His plans and His hand brings them to pass, driven by His own singular will and wisdom.
This same singular Yahweh manifested Himself in the flesh as Yahshua the Messiah. Yahweh Himself in a tangible form. His saving manifestation to humanity. As the Apostle Philip learned, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). Yahshua is the arm of Yahweh, His very presence, His 'Dabar' (Word) made flesh. When we see Yahshua's compassion, power, and wisdom, we are seeing the direct expression of the One Yahweh, who needed no counsel in creation or redemption, but acted according to His own perfect, singular will. And according to the Way He laid out for the Kinsman Redeemer (Go'el).
Hebrew Word Study
The title "Mighty One" used in Isaiah (Yeshayahu) 40:9 translates from the Hebrew word Elohim (אלהים). While it carries a plural ending, in scripture, when referring to the Creator, it functions as a singular noun, often signifying a "plural of majesty" or the totality of Yahweh's power and authority.
This linguistic feature, the "plural of majesty" or pluralis excellentiae, is a common feature in Hebrew and other Semitic languages where a plural form is used to denote greatness, majesty, and supreme excellence.
In Paleo-Hebrew, the letters of **Elohim** are *𐤀𐤋𐤄𐤉𐤌*:
* **Aleph** (𐤀) is an ox head, signifying strength, leadership, or the first.
* **Lamed** (𐤋) is a shepherd's staff, representing authority, teaching, or guidance.
* **Hey** (𐤄) is a man with upraised arms, indicating revelation, breath, or behold.
* **Yod** (𐤉) is an arm and hand, denoting work, deed, or worship.
* **Mem** (𐤌) is water, signifying chaos, mighty, or blood.
Together, these pictographs convey the essence of Elohim as the "Strong, Authoritative One Revealed by His Mighty Works." It emphatically speaks of the singular, all-powerful Creator who governs all things by His own inherent might and wisdom, needing no external counsel.
Deeper Significance
Understanding Yahweh as absolutely One, the singular Elohim who takes no counsel from outside Himself, brings immense peace and stability to our faith. It refutes the complexity and internal division often imported from external philosophies. There is no internal "committee" or council within the Creator; His will is singular, His wisdom complete. This ensures that His plan of redemption, fully expressed through Yahshua, is perfect and unwavering, originating from a source utterly unified and omniscient. We can trust in this solitary, all-wise Yahweh, whose word stands forever.
Call to Action
Let us bow our hearts in worship to Yahweh, the One and only Elohim, who needs no counsel. May we trust in His singular wisdom, revealed perfectly in Yahshua, and allow His unchanging word to be the firm foundation upon which we build our lives.
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January 28, 2026
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