The mystery and wonder of God’s name: “I Am”

Morning: Psalms 148, 149, 150; I Kings 8:22-40; I Timothy 4:7b-16

Evening: Psalms 114, 115; John 8:47-59

Names are powerful … When you know someone’s name and call it out, they stop and turn around.  Author Fred Buechner says that since God told Moses, “I AM who I AM”, God hasn’t had a moment’s peace!  To those who questioned the validity of Jesus’ words, he said: “Before Abraham was, I AM”.  This caused an uproar, because every devout Jew knew he was claiming God’s name.  Many have come to believe, though, that Jesus is indeed the human face of God … Perhaps Jesus hasn’t had a moment’s peace since then, either!  Instead, he offers Peace to us.