Exodus 3:13–14: “Then Moses said to God, ‘Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they say to me, “What is His name?” what shall I say to them?’ And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.” ‘ “

November 7th, 2022 by Pastor Ed in devotional

Moses was in essence asking God, “What is Your name compared to Pharaoh’s name?” Based on this question, is seems Moses was struggling with a comparison between the power of Pharaoh and the power of God. God answered Moses’ question with a statement about His attributes and character that gave Moses, and us, a critical insight into just who God wants to be to His people. God’s answer, “I AM WHO I AM,” is thought by devout Jews to be the unspeakable name of God. And while honor, respect, and fear of God’s name are certainly absent in much of the world today, we believe God’s unprecedented response implies much more.

God was promising Moses that He was adequate, or sufficient, for each and every need. By the word “adequate,” we do not mean barely sufficient but completely sufficient. God meant He was utterly sufficient in quality and quantity to meet any challenge that would arise while bringing Israel out of Egypt. Thank God this is still true today. God is still adequate to meet any need we might have in our lives.

This thought is echoed in many New Testament verses that speak of God’s ability. The author of Hebrews wrote, “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them” (Heb. 7:25). The Apostle Paul also said something similar: “for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day” (2 Tim. 1:12).

“LORD, we trust that You are adequate, sufficient and able, for anything that comes our way this day. Please take Your rightful place over our lives today.”