Exodus 3

God has not forgotten His people, and Moses is a big part of His plans for them. Moses is concerned. Why would Pharoah listen to him? Why would the Israelites listen to him? How should he reveal who God is to them? God says, “I AM WHO I AM.” It could mean one or, more likely, all of the following: 1) that He is self-existent (He was not created), 2) that He is the creator and sustainer of all that exists, 3) that He is the same “yesterday, today, and forever” (which means that His character doesn’t ever change), or 4) that He is eternal.

What is amazing is that Jesus identifies Himself in the same way: “Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM” (John 8:58, WEB). After that declaration, the religious leaders immediately try to stone Him! Why? Because they understood what He was saying – He was making Himself God. And this is one of the reasons why we believe that God is triune, or three in one: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Thought for the day: If we are ever concerned about our ability to serve God, we should remember that the creator and sustainer of the universe who is all powerful, eternal, and doesn’t change, is working for us and in us!

Philippians 2:13 (WEB) “For it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”