Exodus 3:10-17
"I am who I am. " Exodus 3:14.
When God showed up with marching orders, Moses said "...who am I,...?" Then God told Moses who He was, "I am who I am. "
It's impossible for us to explain that mysterious name our indescribable God is describing, and His eternal presence to Moses.
A sense of our weaknesses is acceptable, but if we use that as an excuse to keep God from using us, we disrespect Him.
What we are saying is that God isn't good enough.
The question isn't "who am I"?
The question is Who is the "I am " ?
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