Today: [Psalm 75-76] The Nearness of the Name of God. In chapters 75-76 of Psalms the writer is again Asaph. He writes a song not of individual lament but rather one of corporate praise. The focus is upon the name of the Lord and the fact that God’s name is near to us. The understanding of God’s nearness speaks of distance and timing. God is near to us in answer to our prayers and near to us in that He is not a far off God. The magnification of the warrior nature of God describes Him as not only the God of Israel but the God of Jacob. Jacob was who Israel was before he wrestled with the angel. This is the believer in his immature, imperfect state. Even though you may be imperfect and an unfinished work in terms of God’s character being realized in you – He is still your strong defense in a time of battle.