“God spoke to Moses and said to him, ‘I am the LORD. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the land in which they lived as sojourners. Moreover, I have heard the groaning of the people of Israel whom the Egyptians hold as slaves, and I have remembered my covenant. Say therefore to the people of Israel, “I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great acts of judgment. I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.”’”
“Then Moses said to God, ‘If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they ask me, “What is his name?” what shall I say to them?’ God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM… Say this to the people of Israel: “I AM has sent me to you.”’” Exodus 6:2-8; 3:13-14
Moses enjoyed ongoing communication with the Lord, often a gentle volley of questions and answers. Moses was honest with his uncertainties, and the Lord responded with His certainties. Every concern of his chosen leader was met by all God was, had done, and promised to do.
I am… the never-changing self-existent One, from everlasting to everlasting God, whose name represents My power and glory. (Psalm 90:1-2)
I have... appeared to your forefathers as the all-sufficient God Almighty. I’ve established an everlasting covenant with my people. I’ve heard their groaning, and as a compassionate God, I cannot hear without being moved. I’ve remembered my covenant with them, My pledge backed by My character and word so it cannot be broken. (Psalm 86:15; 103:8; 145:8)
I will.. remove you from all idols and wayward passions and fears and affections that hold you captive. I will redeem you, your regretted years, your failures, your brokenness. (Jeremiah 15:21; Joel 2:25)
Because I AM.
How well do we know God- who is He at all times as revealed in His word, and who is He to me personally? Have we studied the Bible enough to know what He has done through the ages, how He has manifested Himself in history? How has He specifically worked and helped and guided us over our years and situations? Do we delight to trace His sovereign hand and recount the goodness of His deeds?
Based on all these, what has He assured me He will do that I can take to heart? Which of God’s promises will I claim today to fortify my faith, comfort my soul, direct my steps? Do I take God’s word as seriously as He speaks it, so there is evidence of my confidence therein?
Lord, keep me trusting who You are, and Your promises backed by Your impeccable character and faithfulness.
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