El Olam – The Everlasting God
- Dr. Michael Stallings
- Oct 29
- 3 min read
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El Olam – The Everlasting God “Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.” – Genesis 21:33
El Olam. The Everlasting God. Abraham used this name after years of wandering, waiting, and watching God fulfill promises he thought might never come. In the middle of a fragile world, he called upon a God who was not fragile. Not changing. Not aging. Everlasting.
We live in a world of expiration dates—on relationships, health, strength, leaders, kingdoms. Everything decays. But not El Olam. He is before time, beyond time, and unaffected by time. His plans do not fade. His character does not shift. His love does not wear thin.
To know El Olam is to anchor your soul in something permanent. When Abraham called on Him as the Everlasting God, it was after securing peace in a land that had once rejected him. He planted a tree—not just as a symbol of peace, but as a testimony to the God whose faithfulness spans generations. El Olam sees the end from the beginning. He isn’t caught off guard. He isn’t in a hurry. He is the Ancient of Days, steady in a shifting world.
In eternity, El Olam will still be who He’s always been. We will never outgrow Him. We will never see the end of His goodness, His mercy, His glory. A billion years into forever, we will still be newcomers to His majesty.
Until then, we trust the timeless God in our time-bound trials. We root ourselves in His permanence. We rest, not because life is easy, but because He is eternal.
Commentary 1. Why the name was used in its original biblical context: In Genesis 21, Abraham had just secured a treaty with Abimelek over disputed wells and land. For the first time in years, he had a place to call his own. There, he planted a tamarisk tree and called on the name El Olam—The Everlasting God. The name reflected Abraham’s recognition that while nations and conflicts come and go, the God who called him from Ur still reigned and would continue to reign across generations.
2. What it meant to the speaker: To Abraham, El Olam was a name of reassurance and legacy. After years of delay, threat, and uncertainty, he had finally seen God's promises begin to unfold. Naming God Everlasting was a confession that the covenant was not dependent on the moment—it was anchored in the unchanging nature of God Himself.
3. What it means in light of Jesus Christ: Jesus is the eternal Son of God—He was with the Father in the beginning and will reign forever. In Christ, we see El Olam made flesh, stepping into time without ceasing to be eternal. His sacrifice was once for all time. His reign will never end. And His promises are as reliable today as they were when first spoken. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
🙏 Prayer:
El Olam, You are the God who was, who is, and who will forever be. Thank You that I can rest in Your unchanging nature when everything around me shifts. Help me trust Your timing, walk in Your promises, and fix my hope on the eternity You have prepared. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Think about it today while you walk in his love and share His grace!
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