“I AM WHO I AM.
This is what you are to say
To the Israelites:
‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
The above scripture is flooring. When God responded to Moses’ question regarding the authority by which Moses was to go before the Children of Israel, and prepare them for freedom from captivity, Moses was told to tell them he was sent by the authority of I AM. What an interesting name! It’s as if THIS name stands, without saying; and needs no other quantifiers. Within those two words we understand that there is an infinite quality (or unique qualifier) about God that shall not be questioned.
Let’s learn more about I AM. With amazement, the following scriptures were written over 600 years apart by two different men. In them we get a description of God:
And the Ancient of Days took His seat;
His vesture was like white snow
And the hair of His head like pure wool.
His throne was ablaze with flames,
Its wheels were a burning fire.”
Daniel 7:9
“His head and His hair were white
like white wool, like snow;
and His eyes were like a flame of fire.
His feet were like burnished bronze,
when it has been made to glow in a furnace,
And His voice was like the sound of many waters.”
Revelation 1:14-15
Written approximately AD 95
Within these scriptures we find another name for God; “Ancient of Days”. If you think about it, this name is also descriptive. I find that eternally fascinating. Also, we’re told that God’s voice sounds like the natural movement of many waters. Think about the powerful images of a breath-taking waterfall or a fast-moving mountainous stream ..... or the roar of the ocean as the waves crash in. Envision it if you must..... THEN make sure you think of God. Lean in, with spiritual eyes and ears, and imagine the voice of God speaking to you within those sounds. For those looking and listening, God uses scripture and nature and says, "I AM relatable; here I AM." His voice beckons us all and says, “I AM ancient. I AM Powerful. I AM ever-flowing. I AM eternally strong. I AM part of nature, I AM WHO I AM; listen up.”
Let’s recognize that God is speaking to us through all of creation and His voice is as silent as a full moon rising and as alluring as rushing water. Listen with the intent of hearing and you will not be disappointed.
The skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;
Night after night they display knowledge.
There is no speech or language
Where their voice is not heard.
Their voice goes out into all the earth,
Their words to the ends of the world.”
Psalm 19: 1-4
Sovereign Hands
BY: Hillsong United
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