El Elyon-The Lord God Most High

Genesis 14:18-21 ESV
“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.(El Elyon) 

And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High (El Elyon), Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High (El Elyon), who has delivered your enemies into your hand…”

El is another name that is translated as “God” and can be used in conjunction with other words.  Elyon literally means “Most High” and is used throughout the Old Testament. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of God and His highest preeminence. When the two words are combined…El Elyon …it can be translated as “the most exalted God.”

Psalms 57: 2 says, “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.”

The name or title “Elyon” emphasizes God’s uniqueness and his supremacy above all others. It reminds us that our God is the Creator of heaven and earth and the Owner of all. He is not merely mighty, but Almighty. He is the Sovereign Possessor and Controller of all things.

We don’t just serve a God, we serve the only God that is worthy of all honor. We serve the Creator of all things, He is the first, the last, the beginning and the end of all things. He is so mighty that He can defeat any foe and route any aggressor. He is supreme, and our greatest strength.

Prayer:
Father, my Most High God, I know I serve the only true God, Creator of all things great and small. You are my all, my Hope, my Joy and my Shield and my Strong Tower!