I have been studying the names of God--because the true grounds for peace and comfort is to be found only in the sort of God we have, and in Bible language, name always means character. Names were always given to describe the character or work of the person named. So as we study His names, we learn more about who God is--and as I do that, I am able to trust Him more freely.
The name that fascinates me the most is I AM. "I AM" includes everything the human heart longs for and needs.
Exd 3:14 God said to Moses, "I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.' "
John 8:58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"
For example, if I am distraught--Jesus says, "I am your comforter." Scared? "I am your protector." Tired and weak? "I am your strength."
This unfinished name of God is like a blank check signed by a rich friend. It is given to us to be filled up with whatever sum we desire. The whole Bible tells us what it means. Search the Bible and look for all of the names of God. That is who He is--and that is how we finish His name, I AM.
When I focus on my own 'I am's'--I am a loser, I am a liar, I am weak, I am a fool, I am selfish, I am a bad mom/wife/friend--my spiritual ears are unable to hear His glorious, soul-satisfying I AM.
If I focus on all that I am--rather than God's I AM, I am miserable and as I ignore the blank check of God's character, I live a defeated life.
I am--a child of the great I AM. That's pretty much all you need to know about me.
But I am motivated to search out the other names of God that finish this name, to find out who He is. I AM pretty much covers everything, don't you think. He is our ALL!
4 comments:
Luanne,
I loved your word picture of the blank check - that spoke to me - "to be filled up with whatever sum we desire." He desires to give us the desires of our heart - amazing!
Thankful to be a child of the Great I Am,
Lora
This was really great Luanne, I guess God wanted me to read this today cause I haven't been checking blogs latley. Thank you!!
This blog brought a great 'aha' moment... thx for sharing your insights! I've always struggled w/ this particular name, even as recently as a couple of days ago was meditating on it again. I'm realizing now that I've always heard it a certain way... with a kind of 50's movie drama sound...like in the "Ten Commandments" movie. As I read your post - I really started to hear it a different way, with a definitely emphasis on the "I".
Not sure those thoughts are translating well... but just wanted to say 'hi' & thanks ;)
Hi Luanne, it's annie. I've been out of the loop for awhile. back now however. :) New comp always helps. I have a new page. New beginning. It's good to read your posts again.
blessings, annie :)
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