DAY THREE - I AM
Pause
“Before the mountains were born,
before you gave birth to the earth and the world,
from beginning to end, you are God.”
— Psalm 90:2
before you gave birth to the earth and the world,
from beginning to end, you are God.”
— Psalm 90:2
In the stillness, consider this breathtaking truth:
God has always been... and always will be.
Breathe deeply... let the rush of time slow down in His eternal presence.
What does His self-existence mean for your life today?
Ponder
"I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
— Exodus 3:6
— Exodus 3:6
Moses had no idea he was about to encounter Jesus — the eternal I AM — when that burning bush crackled to life.
The encounter was a feast for the senses:
Fire. Thunderous voice.
Moses the meek, palms sweating, heart pounding. Trembling, he asks: “Who am I?"
God's assurance: “I will go with you.”
Moses, gathering courage, asks: “Well, then — who are You?”
Moses had grown up in Egypt — a nation with many gods who promised health, fertility, protection... in exchange for devoted service. But who was this God? What was He offering?
No bargaining. No explanation, just a simple and stunning answer: "I AM who I AM. Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.'" (Exodus 3:14)
Moses must have been bewildered. How could he entice the Israelites to go with him if he couldn’t promise rewards for their obedience?
Generations later, Jesus walked among leaders who flaunted their religious heritage and challenged His authority.
With reckless abandon, His answer shook time itself: 'Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.'
Not I was...
I AM. The truth God calls us to recognize, and reckon with...and rest in.
Wondrous truth.
Other gods demand performance.
But Jesus--the I AM--gives out of the overflow of His own fullness.
We obey... we serve... we worship — not to earn blessing,
but in response to grace continually poured out.
I AM who I AM.
Jesus Christ was before us. He is with us. He will ever be.
He is the eternal One — the origin and purpose and sustainer of every breath.
I AM.
Jesus is.
May the magnitude of this immerse our souls in peaceful wonder.
Pray
Are there ways you find yourself feeling as if you must bargain with God by working hard enough or serving well enough?
What would it look like for you to receive from the I AM out of the abundance of His goodness instead of in exchange for doing well?
The I AM has made you His own. How does this bring you comfort, hope, and encouragement?
Write a prayer of response.
Practice
Think of one or two key moments in your life and complete this sentence:
Jesus, You were I AM before...
And today — whenever fear or confusion comes — speak it aloud again:
Jesus, You were I AM before...
And You still are.