And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.'” – Exodus 3:14
Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-15
These days, names don’t mean much, but in Bible times the meanings of names were important. God’s names are packed with meaning! They reveal something of God’s glorious perfections. His most well-known name is Jehovah or Yahweh. God revealed this name to Moses at the burning bush.
This name speaks about the perfections and actions of our Covenant-keeping God. It tells us about three unchanging things He always does for His people. Because He, the Great I AM, is Who He is, was and will be and in Jesus Christ, He is still the same, yesterday, today and forever!
These are the three things:
- He is present with us – God assures Moses and His covenant people that He will be with them. In Christ, our Emmanuel, God promises to never leave or forsake us.
- He protects us – God assures Moses that He has heard the cries of His people and He will bring them in safety to the promised land. In the greater Exodus in Christ, God will lead us out of all sin, slavery and oppression, bringing us to the Promised land where we will enjoy eternal protection.
- He provides for us – God showed, all through the wilderness wanderings, that He provided for His people, even when they did not deserve it at all! God’s merciful provision in Christ, through the wilderness of this world, is guaranteed! In Christ, we are kept unto salvation.
Why? Because God is the I AM WHO I AM!
Suggestions for prayer
Thank God for being Who He is, in Christ, as the Great I AM and especially His commitment to being present, protecting and providing for His people by promise and covenant.
Rev. Pieter van der Hoek has been serving the Heritage Reformed Church of Burgessville since 2017. This daily devotional is also available in a print edition you can buy at Nearer to God Devotional.
