The I Am Revelation
Exploring the Mysteries of God's Name and Our Identity in Christ
Introduction
In the captivating reflections drawn from Jonathan Cahn’s The Book of Mysteries, we are invited into a profound understanding of the sacred name of God—"I Am"—and its transformative power in our lives. At the core of this revelation lies the incredible truth that through Jesus Christ, the divine "I Am" joins Himself to our fallen "I Am," offering redemption, resurrection, and renewal. Let’s delve into the biblical passages and the powerful mystery they unveil.
The Sacred Name: "I Am"
In the beginning, God introduces Himself as "I Am" (Exodus 3:14). When Moses encounters God at the burning bush, God declares, "I AM WHO I AM" — a divine self-sufficient, eternal presence. This name signifies God's unchanging, sovereign nature—His eternal existence and faithfulness.
Exodus 3:14
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.”
This name is pure, holy, and infinite, representing God's unassailable existence. But there’s a sacred mystery: when humans speak of their own existence, often marred by sin and brokenness, their "I am" becomes intertwined with rebellion, shame, and fallenness.
The Challenge of Our Fallen "I Am"
When we declare, "I am guilty," "I am condemned," or "I am hurting," we are speaking of our fallen state—an existence marred by sin. The danger, as Jonathan Cahn explains, is that when we join our broken "I am" to God's sacred "I Am," we risk blasphemy, effectively bearing witness against Him by equating His holiness with our sinfulness.
John 8:58
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
Here, Jesus reveals His divine identity, asserting that He is the eternal "I Am." His declaration links His identity to God's sacred name, emphasizing His divinity and divine authority.
The Divine Mercy: Joining "I Am" to Our Sinful "I Am"
The greatest truth emerges at the cross: Jesus, the "I Am," joins Himself to our fallen "I am." In His death, He takes on our sins, shame, and darkness, becoming sin itself. As Colossians 2:9-12 proclaims:
Colossians 2:9-12
For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority. In Him also you were circumcised with a spiritual circumcision, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised with Him through faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
This passage highlights the divine fullness dwelling in Jesus and His act of joining His "I Am" to ours—bringing life where there was death, victory where there was defeat.
The Cross: The Mystery of Union and Resurrection
At the cross, Jesus embodies the ultimate joining of divine and human "I Am." When He cries, "It is finished" (John 19:30), He completes the mission of redemption. Our broken "I am" is crucified with Him, and in His resurrection, we find a new "I Am"—a victorious, risen life.
John 8:58
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
This declaration affirms His eternal nature. Through His resurrection, Jesus emerges victorious, offering us a new identity: "I am alive," "I am victorious," "I am risen."
The Hope and Our New Identity
The divine mystery is this: when we accept Christ, our fallen "I am" is finished in His death, and His victorious "I Am" becomes the foundation of our new life. We are no longer defined by sin or shame but by the resurrection power of Christ.
Colossians 2:12
Having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
This signifies the spiritual rebirth—our new "I Am" rooted in Jesus' victory.
The Mission: Embrace Your New "I Am"
Let your old, fallen "I am" be laid to rest at the cross. Embrace the victorious "I Am" of Jesus Christ. As Jonathan Cahn urges, "Let His risen and victorious ‘I Am’ become the I am of your life."
In Summary:
Our true identity is rooted in God's eternal "I Am" (Exodus 3:14).
Our fallen "I am" is joined to Christ’s "I Am" at the cross (John 8:58).
Through His death and resurrection, we are given a new, victorious "I Am" (Colossians 2:9-12).
The divine mystery reveals that through Jesus, our brokenness is transformed into eternal life, victory, and resurrection.
Godstream Radio Scripture Reflection:
As you meditate on these truths, remember that no matter what your current state is—whether burdened by guilt, shame, or pain—the divine "I Am" joins Himself to your "I am." In Him, you find new life, purpose, and victory.
Let this revelation renew your identity today!
God bless you as you walk in the victorious "I Am" of Jesus Christ!