“I am”

When Moses asked God’s name, God answered. “I am,” meaning, “I am the eternal one. There is no other God besides me.” (Exodus 3:14)

When “I am” was translated into Greek, it came out “eigo eimi.” It’s interesting to me then that when Jesus said, “eigo eimi” to the soldiers, they fell to the ground. (John 18:6)

But when Peter was asked if he was Jesus’ disciple, he said, “I am not.” (John 18:17, 25)

Peter was the one who fell. Why? Because he still didn’t fully grasp who Jesus was.

How about us? Do we truly grasp who Jesus really is? And just as importantly, his great love for us?

If we don’t, like Peter, it will be easy for us to fall.

By chance, I was reading Psalm 146 today in my prayer time. If you have time, read it.

Think about who Jesus is.

And remember his great love for you.