1711) As a teacher of the Bible, I am familiar with the content of much of the book. I have studied and taught about God’s actions and interactions with people throughout the Old Testament and the New.

As I have prepared lessons or devotionals, I occasionally have a hard time relating to the faith of some of God’s people and the direct interventions God made on their behalf. In fact, I have thought that God had a special relationship with many of the Bible heroes he doesn’t have with me, but is this true?

Exodus 3:14 tells us Moses asked God on whose authority does he ask Pharaoh to let God’s people go. God’s answer is simple, but powerful. Tell them I AM sent you.

When I think about the name I Am, I do not have difficulties believing God has always existed. Instead, I find it hard to trust that the same God who spoke with the great people of faith in the Bible longs to speak to me in the same way.

No, I may not see a wondrous healing, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t at work and healing today. I may not hear Jesus’ voice as he spoke to his followers, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t speak today. I may not see a deliverance like the exodus of God’s people, but that doesn’t mean God does not deliver today.

I Am means every part of God exists yesterday, today, and forever. Hallelujah!