In Exodus chapter 3 we see the call of Moses through the burning bush. And in the past month I have heard two sermons that have talked about this. More specifically, Exodus 3:14 which says, "God said to Moses, 'I Am Who I Am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I Am has sent me to you.'" For years I have heard this. The list of names for God is huge. But here is one that is so simple but yet unfathomable at the same time.
I was listening to the radio and heard someone talking about having a relationship with God. He made a point that made me think of Exodus 3:14. He said that we sometimes make having a relationship with God more stressful and complicated than we should. It is simple but challenging. God does not change for us. He Is. In this relationship that we have with Him we are the ones that need to change. And in thinking of that verse I was overwhelmed with joy. Not because I can't fathom Him and his love, but because He doesn't change. He has always been, always is, and will always be who He is. I can't comprehend the "why" or "how" to that statement. But I will say I feel secure and relieved by it.
It is due to the changing of people, such as their goals, positions, income, possessions, opinions, relationships, health, and experiences, that this world is lost. We change. Everyone changes. Some for good and some for bad. But it is when we finally open our eyes and see that no matter what we have done, what we are doing or what we will do, God will still be the same and always be there.
This past Sunday our pastor talked about building our foundations on the rock. The passage was Matthew 7:24-27. Being raised in church all my life I have heard this parable before. But as I ofter do, I was able to learn something new about this verse. Seeing it in a clearer view to help me understand it more. In trying to absorb God's word to the fullest I have noticed that I need to look at verses in multiple ways. This story isn't just about the foundation. If we read this story and then ask "why" at the end, it sheds more light on life. Why are to build a foundation? For what purpose do we need a foundation? And this is the point that will stick with me forever, its because the storms will always come. Life will be hard. Things will happen that will test your foundation, stuff that will stress it. Think about a house with a foundation on the rock. God being the rock and you are the house. When the rains and the floods and the winds come, there maybe damage to the house but the foundation will still be strong. And to go even further, as Christians we are told to rejoice and give God glory in everything. EVERYTHING! When there is a storm and when there isn't. Don't push God aside when the storms come. We can't go through life without Him. Sing praises to Him when the storms are all around. Thank God for keeping the foundation strong. If we do as we are told we will be rewarded. Let us build our houses upon the rock and rejoice when the storms come.
Our God is an awesome God. He is who He is. He is bigger than anything and can handle everything. It is our position in this relationship to change, not Him.
