Recently I heard the song "I AM" by Mark Schultz. Hearing the powerful words reminded me once more of the significance of the Names of God. As God breathed scripture revealing all we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3) He further revealed His character through His names. Proverbs 18:10 tells us, "The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." By way of contrast, verse 11 states, A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination." How true, apart from the Lord people convince themselves that their strength, wisdom, or riches is enough to protect them but it is a vain imagination. Just ask someone who has a terminal illness for which no amount of money or title and influence can purchase a cure.
We are a needy people and yet for every need of every heart God has provided a name to reveal that He is the All Sufficient One. He is our Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel who is our Mediator. When we need wisdom, He is the Wonderful Counselor. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Ancient of Days. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, worthy of our praise and allegiance like no other can ever be. When our heart is broken, He is the Healer of the brokenhearted who bottles our tears and is mindful when the sparrow falls; how much more we are of worth than the sparrows. Do we wonder about our purpose? He is our Creator who has numbered our days before there was but one.
There are times when no earthly friend or companion can reach into our soul, hear the deepest longings, or truly understand our hurt. But, there is One who does and He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. He is the Refuge and Shelter where we can flee for comfort and rest. When we fear earthly foes and tremble at the uncertainty of violence, terror, disease, and desertion, He calms our anxious heart and reminds us that He is our Defender and Protector, the Strong Tower, a Fortress, and our Shield.
Be still and know that I am God (Ps. 46:10). Perhaps our hearts can be still when we make it our ambition to know the One we cling to, rely on, and look to for every breath. He is the All Sufficient Saviour.
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I AM by Mark Schultz
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