How can we apply God's response to Moses in our daily faith? Setting the Scene “Then Moses asked God, ‘Suppose I go to the Israelites and say, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they ask me, “What is His name?”—what should I tell them?’” “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He added, ‘This is what you are to say to the Israelites: “I AM has sent me to you.”’” Moses is worried about credibility. God answers by revealing His own name—a declaration of His eternal, self-existent nature. What “I AM WHO I AM” Reveals About God • He is self-sufficient—dependent on no one (Isaiah 40:28). • He is unchanging—“the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). • He is eternally present—“from everlasting to everlasting” (Psalm 90:2). • His authority stands on His being, not on circumstances (Revelation 1:8). Daily Faith Lesson #1: Trust the Unchanging “I AM” • Circumstances shift, but His nature does not. • When anxiety surfaces, rehearse His name: “I AM.” • John 8:58 connects Jesus to this same name—our Savior shares the unchangeable essence of God. Daily Faith Lesson #2: Carry His Authority, Not Our Own • Moses approached Pharaoh backed by God’s name; we approach life backed by Christ’s commission (Matthew 28:18-20). • Speak truth, offer grace, make decisions—conscious that “I AM” stands behind you. • Colossians 3:17: “Whatever you do…do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Daily Faith Lesson #3: Anchor Identity in the God Who Is • In a culture of shifting self-definitions, God’s eternal “I AM” secures who we are (1 Peter 2:9). • Reject identity shaped solely by performance, appearance, or public opinion. • Romans 8:16 reminds us we are children of God—rooted in His unchanging character. Daily Faith Lesson #4: Move Forward Even When Questions Remain • Moses still had doubts after hearing God’s name, yet he obeyed (Exodus 4:20). • Faith is not the absence of questions; it is confidence in the One who answers. • Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust, not lean on our own understanding. Putting “I AM” Into Practice This Week • Begin each morning declaring, “Lord, You are ‘I AM’; You never change.” • When facing a task that feels bigger than you, whisper, “The Great I AM has sent me.” • Replace self-focused statements (“I can’t” / “I’m afraid”) with God-focused ones (“He is able” / “He is with me”). • Memorize Exodus 3:14 and Hebrews 13:8; recite them whenever fear surfaces. • Look for one opportunity to act as His representative—serve, speak, or give—confident in His authority. Verses for Further Meditation |
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