This is our Yahweh flag, which which features our Batach YHVH (Trust the Lord) silk. This flag is part of our “Names of God” Dyed4you Art flag line. Each of these flags feature an image of a related Dyed4you silk, the word for which is included as part of the word that goes with this flag. Additionally, these flags are anointed with the same oils as the original silks.
The Hebrew lettering on this flag says: Yahweh, which means refers to the Name of God (often translated the Lord). This name is found throughout scripture. One example is in Deuteronomy 6:4 (NASB) [emphasis mine] “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!”
It has been said that the name of God is our very breath. For as we inhale, the sound is a bit like the sound of “Yah” and as we exhale the sound is a bit like “weh”, which means each breath we take is a reminder of the One who created us.
In scripture, the name of God is written with the Hebrew letters: yod-hey-vav-hey. This is sometimes noted in English by the acronym of the letters (YHVH); and sometimes vowels are added to create Jehovah, Yahweh (sometimes abbreviated YHWH), or Yehovah. All of these renditions refer to the one true God, the eternal one, maker of heaven and earth.
Though some people firmly believe in using one version over another, we use whichever one we feel led to given the circumstances. Though we’ve found Jehovah tends to be the most recognized version when used in conjunction with God’s attributes (Jehovah Jireh – the Lord our Provider, Jehovah Rapha – the Lord our Healer, etc.), Yahweh seems to be most used currently when used alone, so that was what we felt led to use on this flag.
Just as we see earthly parents and grandparents smile as their familial infants slaughter the pronunciation of their names, so we trust God will extend grace to us. We believe His primary concern is that we are in fact calling on Him. And the fact that we are gives Him much pleasure.
A Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “Taste and See.”
Psalm 34:8 (NOG) Taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.
Beloved, taste and see that I AM good. Evidence of My goodness surrounds you. Try Me. Put your faith in Me and release the outcome. See how I move. I AM good and I love you. Blessed are those who rest in Me.
I AM your rock and your firm foundation. I AM unshakable and immovable. Find shelter under My wings. Let Me be your hiding place. Let Me be the one you run to. Taste and see, beloved. I AM faithful to the end.
A psalm from Meghan Williams of Dyed4you Ministries is connected to this. It’s called “All Praise to Yahweh.”
Yahweh, oh God, my God,
I lift my praise to You
Yahweh, oh my God, my King
You are my life – my everything
Yahweh, my very breath – my life
All honor be unto Your name
Yahweh, high and exalted One
To You we bend our kneeFor who am I without You, Lord?
And what purpose have I apart from you?
You are my heart, my beloved, the lover of my soul
And I will worship only YouSo be exalted, and be lifted high
Be exalted, we offer praise
Be exalted, God, for all praise goes unto You
And we yield our lives, and honor You, our King
The name of the silk in this piece is Batach YHVH (Trust the Lord).
NOTE: If you’re wondering why I’ve shared this art flag letter, I explain on my personal blog in a post called God Speaking Through Silk why I began sharing these on my personal blog. Later, I felt led to share some on the Dyed4you Ministries blog as well. So I share some here and some there (you can find the ones there in the silk words and Dyed4you Art Flag category). To find out more about the words we birth – including how they are created and what is typically included – visit our About Our Silk Letters and Art Words page.
THAT is gorgeous!!