“God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”” (Exodus 3:14, ESV)
The following is something that I have had saved on my computer for several years. I don’t know where it came from. I did a search on Google to try to discover the original author. But nothing turned up in the results. But I wanted to share it with you today. As we ponder the mystery of God, this is a powerful statement to be made.
- You say, "I need a new idea." – I AM
- Who could possibly be smart enough to figure all this out? – I AM.
- I’m going under; somebody help me. – I AM
- What works? – I AM
- What's the latest thing? – I AM
- What's the hippest thing? – I AM
- Nothing's real anymore.- I AM
- Leaders are bailing out. Who's going to last? – I AM
- If we fail to get the job done, who's going to do it? – I AM
- This generation deserves more. -I AM
- I'm pouring into others. Who's pouring into me? -I AM
- I'm not sure who's on my team. – I AM
- Nobody is listening to me. – I AM
- I can't hold it together anymore. – I AM
- Who can I trust? -I AM
- I've got vision bigger than my resources. – I AM
- I've given all I can but it's never enough. – I AM
- Somebody just hold me. – I AM
I AM the way. I AM the truth. I AM the life. I AM the same yesterday. I AM the same today. I AM the same forever. I AM the solution. I AM the sustainer I AM the restorer. I AM the life-giver. I AM the beginning. I AM the end. I AM the first. I AM the last. I AM God, and there is no one besides Me. I AM the Lord, and there is no other. I AM that I AM; that is My name; that is My memorial-name to every generation. I AM God.
And all I AM looking for is a little leader who's thrilled to be I Am Not, because they know I AM.
Reflection
- What question are you asking now, that God is the answer?
- What does it mean that God is I AM?
Prayer
I AM, you are! You are everything. You are my life. You are my salvation. You are my purpose. You are my meaning. You are my hope. You are my courage. You are my strength. You are my love. Thank you that you are when I am not. Amen.
Betty says
I am saving this, too. Awesome!
Phil Ressler says
I have saved this one for a long time myself.