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4 Your First Impression of God...Elohim

the lives of people you meet.

If people see that you honor the Lord Jesus in your
life - then the first impression will have a powerful
impact in that person’s life. However, if there is a
question as to the commitment you have to the living
God - that, too, will make a mark for the cause of

Christ.
We must have an optimistic attitude when it comes
to God. In fact - someone asked me - “Why are you

always so optimistic?” My answer was very simple. “You
can’t really know God and be pessimistic!” I believe I
am optimistic because very early in my life I met God
as Elohim. I have never gotten over that meeting.
I don’t know what you are facing in your personal

life. It may be problems in your home, problems with
your health, problems on the job, problems with your
finances, or problems with your future. But I will tell

you this. If you will meet God as Elohim - it will
radically, revolutionize your whole attitude toward those
issues you face.

Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning God created the heaven
and the earth.”
This is the first impression of God. Now He could

have used any one of over 700 names, but He chooses
this name for your first impression.
So what are the lasting impressions He wants to

leave upon our hearts by introducing Himself as Elohim?
Here are the lasting impressions that He wants to
engrave on your heart as you look at every problem...
every person...every purpose in your life.