At different times we can appreciate certain promises of God as more precious. “He was” can encourage us as we look back in our lives and see His hand so clearly moving the parts of our lives. “He will be” is a hope we carry even in and through death to our promise of eternal life. And “He is” stands out in every moment we look up and pray, “I trust you, Lord.”
For me, the name I AM has brought much comfort. It is now that He listens to the cry of our hearts. It is today that He loves us more dearly than we know. Now is always the time for grace.
We are called to wait upon God. But there is one thing for which we need never wait: His love. He passionately pursues as a mighty warrior to break forth the dawn and send the light of His love to his treasured possession.
We don’t have to wait for His love or wonder if He will ever cease to want us. It is after we believe and accept the most freeing and joyful truth of this immeasurable love without any condition that we can know all we need to know. The moment we open the door in faith, He rushes in to say:
I love you. I delight in you. You are my very creation, and I AM with you now – in this very moment. Listen … sit still … here I AM.
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One of my favorite Bible verses I received on a Christmas card from the Billy Graham Association:
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. I display it in my home where I can read it frequently. I still remember the sermon in which pastor reminded us that our loved ones may leave us but Jesus is always with us.
If you enjoy the love story of Ruth and Billy Graham, you may enjoy a biography of Ruth Bell Graham entitled "Footprints of a Pilgrim". It even includes some of her poetry, and comments from her family and friends.
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