When “I AM” Walks With Me

Discovering God Beyond the Moment
A Day in the Life

There are moments in Scripture that seem to stand still in time, and one of those is Moses standing before the burning bush. I often imagine myself there—watching the flames that do not consume, feeling the weight of divine presence, and hearing the voice that declares, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). The Hebrew phrase Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh (אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה) carries a sense of ongoing being—“I will be what I will be.” It is not merely a name; it is a revelation of God’s dynamic, active, ever-present nature. Yet, like Moses, I realize how easy it is to become captivated by the moment and miss the journey that follows.

As I walk through the Gospels, I see this same “I AM” revealed in the life of Jesus. In Gospel of John, Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58), directly connecting Himself to that burning bush encounter. But what strikes me is how the disciples experienced Him—not as a single moment of revelation, but as a continual unfolding. One day He is calming a storm (Mark 4:39), another day He is feeding thousands (John 6:11), and another He is raising the dead (John 11:43). Each moment reveals a different dimension of the same divine identity. As Matthew Henry once observed, “God is what He is, and ever will be what He is.” That means His sufficiency is not static; it meets me exactly where I am, in whatever circumstance I face.

I have to ask myself—how often do I stop at the “burning bush” moments in my own life? Those powerful encounters with God can become landmarks, but they were never meant to become resting places. Imagine if the disciples had built their faith solely on the miracle of the loaves and fishes. They would have missed the cross, the resurrection, and the indwelling Spirit. The same danger exists for me. I can become so attached to a past experience—an answered prayer, a spiritual high, a moment of clarity—that I fail to move forward into what God is currently revealing. As A.W. Tozer wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” If my understanding of God remains fixed in the past, then my faith becomes limited by yesterday’s revelation.

What I find so compelling is how Jesus embodied the “I AM” in ways that were intensely personal. When the disciples were afraid, He became their peace. When they were confused, He became their teacher. When they were weary, He invited them to rest (Matthew 11:28). This is not abstract theology—it is lived experience. The Greek expression ego eimi (ἐγώ εἰμι), used repeatedly by Jesus, echoes that same divine declaration. It is as if He is saying, “Whatever you need in this moment, I am that.” That truth reshapes how I approach my day. Instead of trying to anticipate every challenge, I learn to trust that God will reveal Himself in real time, meeting each need as it arises.

So when I reflect on my own journey, I can see how my understanding of God has expanded over time. Early in my faith, I knew Him as Savior—rescuer from sin and giver of new life. But as the years have passed, I have come to know Him as sustainer in difficulty, counselor in confusion, and strength in weakness. Each season has revealed something new, something deeper. And I suspect that is exactly how God intends it. The Christian life is not about arriving at a complete understanding of God, but about walking with Him as He continues to reveal Himself.

Today, I choose not to build a monument at yesterday’s miracle. Instead, I walk forward, attentive to how the “I AM” is revealing Himself now. Because if the same God who spoke from the bush now walks with me through Christ, then there is always more to discover, more to trust, and more to experience.

For further reflection, consider this resource: https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/exodus/3.html

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