What implications does God's name in Exodus 3:14 have for our daily faith? A Moment at the Burning Bush Exodus 3:14: “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, ‘You are to say to the Israelites, “I AM has sent me to you.”’” What “I AM” Declares about God • Self-existence – He depends on no one and nothing (Psalm 90:2). • Eternal presence – Always present tense; never outdated (Revelation 1:8). • Unchanging character – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). • Supreme authority – The One who simply is holds final say over every other “is.” Daily Implications for Our Faith • Steady confidence – Because God cannot cease to be, His promises cannot fail (Numbers 23:19). • Freedom from idols – Anything else can disappear; the Self-existent Lord is our only safe trust (Isaiah 46:4). • Courage in calling – Moses went to Pharaoh armed only with “I AM.” We face assignments knowing the same Sender backs us (Matthew 28:20). • Rest amid change – Jobs, health, and culture shift, but the One who is remains constant (Malachi 3:6). • Honest worship – He is not the projection of our wishes; we adjust to Him rather than remake Him to fit us (Exodus 20:3). • Identity rooted in Him – Our worth comes from the eternal “I AM,” not from fleeting achievements (Ephesians 2:10). Living the Reality of the Name 1. Begin each day affirming, “Lord, You are, therefore I can trust You today.” 2. Anchor prayers to His being: “Because You are faithful, hear me” (Psalm 143:1). 3. Replace fear statements (“What if…”) with faith statements (“I AM is with me,” Isaiah 41:10). 4. Measure decisions against His character: if it contradicts the unchanging God, choose differently. 5. Worship with reverence, remembering we address the Self-existent One (John 4:24). |
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