God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:14
This morning, I am going to pause my preparation to host and lead worship services at the Gardens and the Lodge this Sunday 22SEP as I have largely worked through all three core themes of the message from RayFowler.Org Fruit of the Spirit Sermon series - the Fruit of Love. As I pause, I lean on DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion for today, which explores how believers "have the unspeakable privilege of knowing Yahweh as our Father — I AM WHO I AM — the God." John Piper shares more about how we have this privilege by first sharing how Jesus responds to Pharisees who questioned how He could have seen and known Abraham - he responds that He is the Alpha and Omega in see John 8:56-58. Piper continues by sharing awe in Jesus' response and how this response expresses how Jesus "took up all the majestic truth of the name of God, wrapped it in the humility of servanthood, offered himself to atone for all our rebellion, and made a way for us to see the glory of this infinite, absolute, all-sufficient God — without fear." Piper concludes by referring us to Psalm 9:10a. Indeed - know and trust God!
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who is full of amazing grace - giving us Yourself so that we can have unity and fellowship with God - eternally. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such amazing grace and for my salvation. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
