Good Morning Sunshine! You Serve The Most High God, El Elyon! Now Act Like You Know It!

Psalm 91:1 (NKJV) ~ “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

The name El Elyon (pronounced El El-yohn) means “The Most High God.” It first appears in Genesis 14:18–20, when Melchizedek, the king and priest of Salem, blessed Abram and declared, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth.” El Elyon reveals God as the supreme ruler, exalted above all kings, powers, authorities, and circumstances. He is not one among many; He is the One above all. His name carries majesty, authority, and sovereignty. To know Him as El Elyon is to rest in the reality that nothing happens without His awareness and that no power can overrule His plan.

El Elyon stands above every circumstance, every storm, and every system. His name means “The Most High,” which means there is none equal, none besides, and none above Him. When you truly understand who He is, anxiety loses its voice. The enemy may roar, but El Elyon reigns. In Genesis 14, when Abram returned from rescuing Lot, Melchizedek greeted him with bread and wine and blessed him in the name of El Elyon, Possessor of heaven and earth. That blessing reminded Abram, and us, that victory doesn’t come from human hands but divine sovereignty. The Most High is both Owner and Overseer of all creation.

There comes a time in every believer’s life when you must decide whose name holds the highest authority over your situation. You may hear the voice of fear, the reports of doctors, the doubts of others, or the weight of your own weariness, but none of those names sit higher than El Elyon. I remember a season when everything felt out of control, the deadlines, the demands, the disappointments. But in that quiet, God whispered, “Nothing is above Me.” It was a reminder that while life may shift, the throne of God never does. El Elyon reigns over every diagnosis, disappointment, and delay. The higher His name is lifted, the smaller everything else becomes.

When you acknowledge God as El Elyon, you’re declaring His rulership over your reality. You’re saying, “God, You are higher than this diagnosis, this delay, this difficulty.” It’s an act of worship and warfare, because nothing positions your spirit like recognizing who sits on the throne. El Elyon’s nature brings order to chaos. The more you magnify Him, the more clarity returns to your soul. When the Israelites lifted their eyes to the hills, the psalmist asked, “From where does my help come?” The answer followed immediately: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1–2). El Elyon doesn’t just rule the mountains, He made them.

When life feels unstable, El Elyon reminds you that He is unmovable. His sovereignty is not shaken by human failure or frustrated by earthly plans. His throne stands firm through wars, pandemics, betrayals, and transitions. He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. Knowing God as El Elyon changes how you respond to adversity. Instead of panicking, you find peace. Instead of striving, you find surrender. You stop trying to be in control and start resting in the One who already is. His sovereignty becomes your stillness. El Elyon doesn’t only sit high, He sees low, He see you. His reign is not detached but deeply involved. The Most High is also the Most Near. Psalm 113:5–6 declares, “Who is like the Lord our God, who dwells on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth!” His greatness does not distance Him; it draws Him closer to those He loves.

When you pray to El Elyon, you’re aligning your perspective with His position. You’re looking from above, not beneath. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:6 that God has seated us in heavenly places with Christ. That means your battles are seen from a higher vantage point, victory has already been declared in the courts of Heaven. El Elyon’s sovereignty silences comparison. You no longer measure success by earthly standards when you understand that the One who owns the heavens also orchestrates your steps. Every closed door, every delayed promise, every detour is under His dominion. Nothing slips past the watch of the Most High.

When you worship El Elyon, you are not reminding Him who He is, you’re reminding yourself who He’s always been. His authority has no expiration date. Kings rise and fall, but His kingdom stands forever. Seasons change, but His sovereignty remains unchallenged. Faith matures when you stop asking “why” and start trusting “Who.” El Elyon invites you to live in peace, not because life is easy, but because He is exalted. You can rest in knowing that even when things don’t make sense, they are still making purpose under His plan. When you dwell under the shadow of the Most High, you live under divine covering. Psalm 91:1–2 isn’t just poetic, it’s prophetic. It promises protection, provision, and peace for those who abide in His presence. To “dwell” means to stay, not visit; to live, not merely look. El Elyon calls you to remain in the safety of His sovereignty.

The same God who sits on the throne rules within your heart. The Most High became Most Near through Jesus Christ, the Righteous King who bridged Heaven and earth. When Christ dwells in you, the authority of El Elyon flows through you. You carry His peace into storms, His power into weakness, and His presence into chaos. So today, lift your eyes. El Elyon still reigns. His name sits higher than any name that has tried to exalt itself against your peace. Every fear must bow, every lie must crumble, and every chain must break before the throne of the Most High.

Let’s Pray:

El Elyon, the Most High God, I lift Your name above every name, above every fear, and above every circumstance. You alone are exalted. You are enthroned forever, and Your sovereignty has no equal. I worship You not only for what You do but for who You are. Thank You, Lord, that You are higher than my worries, greater than my problems, and stronger than my enemies. You reign over the visible and the invisible, the known and the unknown. Nothing escapes Your authority. Father, when my heart feels overwhelmed, help me to look up. Teach me to see my situation through the eyes of Heaven. Let my faith rise with the knowledge that You are in full control. El Elyon, I surrender every plan that has taken Your place. I give You my agendas, anxieties, and ambitions. You are the Possessor of Heaven and Earth, and I belong to You. Thank You for being a sovereign King and a compassionate Father. Though You dwell in glory, You reach down in grace. Your greatness does not make You distant; it makes You dependable. Help me, Lord, to live with divine perspective. When I face challenges, let me remember that my life is hidden in You. I do not fight from fear but from faith. I do not live from defeat but from dominion. El Elyon, reign over my heart, my home, and my hope. Be exalted in my decisions, my conversations, and my calling. Let every part of me reflect Your majesty. You are my stability in a shaking world. You are the anchor of my peace, the center of my strength, and the crown of my confidence. I rest in Your rule and rejoice in Your reign. Thank You, Lord, that nothing and no one can dethrone You. You are the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the final authority. Because You are on the throne, I can face tomorrow with trust. In the Powerful Name of Jesus Christ, the revelation of the Most High God I pray. Amen.

Nugget:

El Elyon; The Most High God: When you lift Him higher, everything else comes into order. Rest in the rule of the One who reigns above all.

Blessings…

Love, Dr. Jean