THE MOST HIGH GOD

THE MOST HIGH GOD


In 40 or more places, God is referred to as "The Most High”. It is one of the "names" by which He revealed His Character to human beings.

There are three outstanding "revelatory names" given to us, and several more which are not so outstanding.

These three main ones are: "THE MOST HIGH" (El Elyon), ALMIGHY GOD (El Shaddai), and the LORD (JEHOVAH).

Each of the "names" portrays a certain outstanding characteristic of the God we know.

The first mention of the MOST HIGH GOD is found in the book of Genesis when Abraham had returned from rescuing Lot. He was met by a being we know very little about.

Gen 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

The first thought I want to draw our attention to is the fact that this
"priest" served "communion" to Abraham, and maybe to his warriors. He brought forth bread and wine.

Secondly, this "priest" relayed a blessing to Abraham directly from the MOST HIGH GOD, POSSESSOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.

Gen 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

Thirdly, Abraham reciprocated to the communion and blessing by giving this "priest" tithes of what he had gained when he defeated the five kings and brought back their spoil. The tithe may have also included all that Abraham owned at the time. We have no way of knowing that for certain.

Gen 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

Let me digress from the main topic briefly here to add emphasis to the fact that COMMUNION AND TITHING are linked together in the economy of God. We should not hope to fully enjoy one without performing the other. That is not possible.

Let me also emphasize the fact that this took place at least 400 years before the Law was given by Moses. Tithing was incorporated into the Law of Moses, but it was practiced by the patriarchs prior to that time.

ABRAHAM WAS WALKING WITH GOD BY FAITH. HE WAS PERSUADED THAT GOD IS FAITHFUL, AND ABLE TO DO WHAT HE HAS PROMISED TO DO.

WE WALK WITH GOD THE SAME WAY TODAY, OR NOT AT ALL.

This makes the visit of the "Priest of the Most High God" of vital importance to us today.

Who and what was he? What can we learn from him?

Perhaps the most important thing we can learn from Melchizedek concerns that portion of the nature of God that is referred to as THE MOST HIGH GOD.

To illustrate what I mean, let's look at another scripture. Exo 6:3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

The three patriarchs knew God as GOD ALMIGHTY (El Shaddai, the Breasted One, the Nourisher). The "Nourisher" made them fabulously rich.

God was soon to reveal the "Rock" "Fortress" part of His Nature in the Law He would give through Moses. He would show Himself to be STERN and INFLEXIBLE, "JEHOVAH". Swift judgment would be the hallmark of the Law of Moses.

Under the Law of Moses, the Levites were the priests. The High Priests came from the line of Aaron. This went on for about 1500 years. It was divinely set aside when Jesus offered Himself on the Cross for the sins of the world.

It is from the New Testament that we learn the most about the true nature of the MOST HIGH GOD. Sometimes He is referred to as THE MOST HIGH, or THE HIGHEST.

The Psalmist gave us a clue in Psa 110:4 The LORD hath sworn,
and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever after the order of
Melchizedek.

This, of course, is a prophecy referring to Jesus, who would make
His appearance in about a thousand years.

So, it now appears that Melchizedek and Jesus each have the same relationship to THE MOST HIGH GOD. They are HIS PRIESTS, both of them. They REPRESENT Him to the people they are sent to.

The Aaronic order of priesthood represented the "JEHOVAH" nature of God.

Melchizedek and Jesus represent the "MOST HIGH" nature of God.

From the first chapter of Luke's gospel we learn that Jesus came as the SON OF THE HIGHEST.

In the first chapter of Matthew, the angel told Joseph that Jesus was begotten by the Holy Ghost.

Thus it was written of Him that He, BY INHERITANCE, had a name better than even the angels. Heb 1:4

It follows then, that if we would learn about the NATURE OF GOD which is referred to by the term MOST HIGH, or HIGHEST, we could look at the nature of HIS SON and HIS PRIEST.

JESUS IS BOTH THE SON AND THE PRIEST of the MOST HIGH GOD. (El Elyon)

Heb 5:5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made a high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee.
Heb 5:6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek

Isa 42:3 and Mat 12:20 both tell the same story about Jesus. Isa 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

No matter what your condition, Jesus is "for you", and wants to help you all that you will allow Him to help you. He is always ready to show Mercy to those who ask for it. He is always eager to give you "another chance". Not just a "second chance", but "another chance". He is the Priest of El Elyon. He is the Son of El Elyon.

David, the Psalmist, must have been intimately acquainted with El Elyon, the God of Compassion, Grace and Mercy. He knew enough to run as quickly as he could to plead for Mercy, after his great double sin of adultery and murder. Read about it in Psalm 51. His plea was evidently heard, for he was not removed from being King. Neither was he removed from being beloved of the Lord. Listen to his testimony in two of the Psalms.

Psa 21:7 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High (El Elyon) he shall not be moved. (Removed)

David also had confidence in JEHOVAH, for he wrote:

Psa 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. (Removed)

I believe that Melchizedek was what we call a "Theophany" of Jesus Christ. For the purposes of God, He appeared in another time and another place than His normal sphere of ministry.

Mat 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15 For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.