WHO IS GOD?

A list of His names and characteristics

He is Self – Existent  (Jehovah Yahweh) – He is not a created being. He has always been.
He is Our Foundation – He is the firm, solid rock on which we stand. Nothing can shake Him.
He is The God Most High (El Elyon) – There is none greater – none more powerful or superior.
He is The Creator  (Elohim) – Everything that exists was created by Him.
He is The Light – He is the guiding light that leads us out of darkness.
He is All-Sufficient  (El Shaddai) – He meets all of our needs simply by being everything and all we need.
He is Our Lord and Master  (Adonai) – He is our overseer and we are under His charge.
He is Unchangeable – His character never changes – never has. He is completely reliable.
He is Just – He is fair and just. The righteous will prevail.
He is Lord Who Sanctifies us (Jehovah Mekaddishim) – We are made holy and set apart for His purpose.
He is Merciful – His mercy never ends. He pours it our on us abundantly.
He is The God Who Sees (El Roi) – He sees our pain, our joys and our hearts.  We are not forgotten or insignificant.
He is Jealous – He is fiercely protective of His children as well as He wants our full heart.
He is The Lord Who Provides (Jehovah Jireh) – He knows our true needs and provides them.
He is Our Lord and Maker – He made us in His image – individually – uniquely gifted and loved.
He is The True Vine – We are the branches connected to His vine – the only one that can truly nourish us.
He is The Lord Who Heals (Jehovah Rapha) – He heals our bodies, our minds and our spirits.
He is The Spotless Lamb – He was the pure lamb offered as a sacrifice so that we may be saved.
He is The Lord Our Shepherd (Jehovah Rohi) – He watches over us – guides us and protects us.
He is Our Shelter – He offers us protection and cover during life’s storms.
He is The Lord Who Is There (Jehovah Shammah) – He is personally present in our lives.  He is not merely a distant being.
He is The Lord My Banner (Jehovah Nissi) – He is our rallying point in life’s battles or in Satan’s attacks.
He is Our Reward – No prize or possession is greater than the gift of God.
He is Peace (Jehovah Shalom) – He is the only true path to peace.  It does not exist without Him.
He is The Lord of Hosts – He is the commander of the army and fiercely fights on our behalf.
He is Uncontainable – He cannot be put in a box. His power and ways cannot be limited or explained away.
He is The Lord Our Righteousness (Jehovah Tsidkenu) – We cannot be considered righteous without His cleansing power.
He is Our Father – He is loving, caring, provides, disciplines, hopes, and prays for us (His children).
He is Our Savior – He took on our sins and died in our place saving us from distruction.
He is The Beginning and the End (Alpha and The Omega) – He is the Beginning and the End. 

Obviously, this is not an exhaustive list of all the numerous characteristics of God but it is enough to get you started on your quest to know God better.