Recently, I was listening to a nationally-syndicated, am radio, talk-show host express his opinion regarding the above scripture. I must say that I was astonished at his interpretation. Let me try and paraphrase his thoughts:
God's name is "I AM, " and that name means power! Many today take God's name in vain by using "curse" (cursing yourself) words such as, "I AM worthless; I AM hopeless; I AM powerless." You create what you believe and speak, so why not create great things. Speak, "I AM worthy; I AM holy; I AM blessed!"
As I was thinking about the radio host's words, I could not help but think about Moses hearing God. Religion always paints the picture of God being an old man with a beard on a throne speaking down to a shuddering Moses. But, where did God speak this message to Moses? Was God visible before him? No, Moses heard God from within himself. So, when God said, "Tell them I AM sent you," He meant Moses was operating from the power within himself by knowing and being one with God. Moses just simply had to hear it and be it. You might say that Moses sent his own self in authority by following this truth within his heart.
It is interesting how Jesus spoke in the very same manner. He said in John's gospel, "I AM the bread of life. I AM the gate. I AM the good shepherd. I AM the way. I AM the light. I AM the true vine." The "I AM" Jesus spoke of is the same "I AM" that sent Moses in power to Egypt. It is the "I AM who I AM," or I AM what I BELIEVE AND FOLLOW. |
