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Praise & Shine 53: The Great I Am


Often in history people’s names were used to describe their character or even their profession. Even today we sometimes receive nicknames or superlatives; however, these names do not define us.

When people think of God, and who his is they often try to put God in a box that define him.

Some place God in a box defining Him as the Creator who has created the world and now sits back on His thrown watching. There are others who define Him as a God who “grants wishes”. And still others define God and angry and vengeful, who is waiting for an opportunity for punishment.

The problem with this thinking is that it limits God. These boxes are definitions that we have come up with to define God. They don’t come close to describing Gods true character.

So, who is God really?

God described himself as self-sufficient, self-sustaining and powerful over all things. God who was, who is, and who will be. He. Is. infinite!

In Exodus 3:13-14 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.’”

HE is the GREAT I AM…

He is THE GOD

God is in control of everything and is sovereign over everything. He Is Who He Is.

Mindful Minute: The Great I Am

Often in history people’s names were used to describe their character or even their profession. Even today we sometimes receive nicknames or superlatives; however, these names do not define us.

When people think of God, and who his is they often try to put God in a box that define him.

Some place God in a box defining Him as the Creator who has created the world and now sits back on His thrown watching. There are others who define Him as a God who “grants wishes”. And still others define God and angry and vengeful, who is waiting for an opportunity for punishment.

The problem with this thinking is that it limits God. These boxes are definitions that we have come up with to define God. They don’t come close to describing Gods true character.

So, who is God really?

God described himself as self-sufficient, self-sustaining and powerful over all things. God who was, who is, and who will be. He. Is. infinite!

In Exodus 3:13-14 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.’”

HE is the GREAT I AM…

He is THE GOD

God is in control of everything and is sovereign over everything. He Is Who He Is.

Showtime With Scott 53

New Blu-ray and DVD releases start with “You Should Have Left”. Next is “Legacy Of Lies”. And here’s something scary…“Reborn”.

And, as part of the summer movie series, The State Theater is showing “The Croods” tonight at 7. Tickets are $1…visit thestate270.org

Burning Question: Car Names

A recent survey reviled that the minority thought naming a car was absurd. However among the majority of folk who name their cars, whey don’t give them “human names” like Karen or Steve but rather a name that comes from other aspects of the car. Paint color being a favorite with names like “Red Rider” and “Old Blue”.

Do you name your vehicles? If so what’s its name?

I solicited Quicksie Nation for help naming my newest car. Possibilities included Blaze, Cherry Bomb, Red Scull, Omega Red and Red Raven, in the end simply “Red” after the angry bird’s character seems most appropriate.

Naming you vehicle is nothing new. My great grandfather names is 1980’s GNC Sierra “Blue Bertha” after my great grandmother. She hated that name!