The
name by which God revealed Himself is not a common name like the names of men;
rather, it is an indicator of His permanent, eternal existence: “I Am.”
Pastor
Sam noted that the character of God is conveyed in this name. The apostle John
records the words of our Lord in Revelation 1:8: “'I am the Alpha and the
Omega,' says the Lord God, 'who is, and who was, and who is to come, the
Almighty.'”
We
should never feel as if God has abandoned us. God is forever present, and God
is all-powerful, and God transcends time. We can be assured that He is always
with us, even in the moments where our circumstances are dire.
Lord God, You are
the Everlasting God. Cause us to remain conscious of Your eternal Self-existence.
Cause us to recognize that You are always present.
Are
you in a dire situation? Take heart. God is present! He knows, He cares, and He
will be with you. Rest in Him today.
“Be strong and
courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your
God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you... The Lord himself
goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake
you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31,
verses 6 and 8)
All
Scripture verses taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®
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