The Everlasting God—El Olam (El o-LAM)

ByTim Glover


We serve a living God who has no beginning and will have no end. He is eternal and everlasting. In Hebrew, His name is El Olam—the everlasting God. Why should we find peace and comfort in serving God, who has no end? We know not only is He faithful in keeping His promises, but also He is able to keep them—for He will have no end. We are told that “one day is as a thousand years” to God (2 Peter 3:8), and while we wait for things to happen in His time, we can draw great comfort in knowing He is beyond time. 1 Timothy 1:17 reads, “To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
The name El Olam is used four times in Scripture: (1) First time is Genesis 21:22-34 (2) Psalm 90:1-4. (3) Psalm 93:1-2. (4) Isaiah 26:4. The fact of his eternal nature should give us hope and great comfort because if he promises an eternal kingdom, He is able to accomplish it.


Similar Posts

  • On Eagles Wings

    ByTim Glover

    My nephew, who has been battling cancer, gave one of the best answers to a question that was asked him.   The man asked, “Do you know where you’re going after this?”  He said, “I’m going to heaven.”  The thought-provoking question followed, “How are you getting there?”   Without hesitation, he said, “On the wings of eagles.” …

  • God, the Savior

    ByTim Glover

    When we consider God’s sending Jesus to be our Savior, we are reminded that “[His] thoughts are not [our] thoughts and [His] ways are not [our] ways” (Isaiah 55:8). The truth of the matter is that we have a difficult time with forgiveness. We are willing to be patient and forgive those we love, but…

  • A God Who Sees Me (El Roi)

    ByTim Glover

    Many times in life, we experience trials and temptations in which we feel alone. During this time of anguish, we may feel that no one cares for our soul. We often bring these feelings on ourselves that can lead to further despondency. These feelings are one of Satan’s most immobilizing tools that he uses against…

  • God, as Father

    ByTim Glover

    The words that we often hear for “father” is Abba, Ab, or Pater. They depict one of the tenderest descriptions that God has given Himself. It conveys the unwavering care and love that He has for us. The relationship also illustrates our response of simple child-like trust, God’s discipline, inheritance, and adoption. Not all of…