I AM

All living organisms are classified into groups based on their basic and shared characteristics. Organisms within each group are then further divided into smaller groups which makes it easier for them to be studied. This obviously mean that they all have an origination, they all have a source that can tell us who they are and how they existed. And everything that comes into being will surely go out of being.

Don't be alarmed, this isn't a Science class but to help in further understanding what we'll be discussing.

God introduced Himself to Moses as I Am that I Am or as other Bible versions put it as I Am who I Am. God's absolute being means He never had a beginning, He just is.  The word 'Am' is an inflection of 'Be' meaning to exist. Notice God said 'I Am' making Him present.  The question I would have asked if in Moses' shoes was 'I Am What/ Who exactly?'

Along the years we've been able to put in words as to who He is during certain times of our lives. If God had said 'I Am King' it will mean He is the King and He wouldn't be more than a King, but I Am Who I Am gives us a space to add who He is because He didn't specifically tell us who exactly He is.

It's similar when asked the name of a certain individual, and the reply turns out to be 'My name is Steve,' meaning He's been defined as that name and He can't bear the name John because it's not who he is neither can he be more than Steve.  But God just said I Am...

Now it's left for us to fill in the blanks. Whenever you are faced with difficulties or challenges you call unto the I AM THAT I AM and at that moment He becomes who you want Him to be. He could be your provider at that moment, your Mighty God in battle, your deliverer, your helper, your King, your Savior and the list can go on and on. He can be what and who you need at that moment because He Is Who He Is. He is Who you want Him to mean to you.

He is present, He exists, His throne is everlasting, I Am who I Am, meaning He is not dependent on anything or anyone to bring Him into being or support His existence. He is not limited and He exists till eternity.

I AM     The Help you Need.
              The Love you Seek
              The Care you Want
              The Life you Want
              The Health you Need
              The Breath of Life
              The Bread of Life
              The Shield in your Battle
              The Wealth you Desire
              The Confidence you Seek
              The Fulfilment you Seek
              The Satisfaction you Need
              The Wisdom you Want

It goes on and on because He is Who He Is, all through the Scriptures we see WHO HE IS. It is assuring to know that He can still do the same Miracles and He still remain the Same because He doesn't grow old or out of form. As generations come and go He REMAINS I AM THAT I AM. Now we know why He's called the Ancient of days, because He is Eternal.

No matter what you might be facing wake up each morning knowing I AM THAT I AM is by your side. He has done it in times past and He'll keep doing it.

Isn't it Awesome!

KEEPING CHRISTIANS BUSY 1

In Exodus 5:6-9 Pharaoh saw that the Israelites were less busy that was why they could demand for freedom to worship their God and offer sacrifices to Him. Pharaoh did something, he kept the Israelites busy, he kept them so occupied to make them forget serving their God. They'll be too busy to demand for freedom.
Pharaoh had the power, he ruled over them he knew what would have happened if the Israelites gained their freedom, that was why he kept them busy; the same way the devil keeps certain Christians busy.

Been busy is been occupied with activities or business, it could be busy with someone else's activity, been preoccupied or engaging with some else's purpose and vision.

How are Christians kept busy? What keeps them busy? Who keeps them busy? 

This being called the devil has exists for thousands of years, he is cunning with worldly wisdom and therefore should not be under estimated but be resisted. He is aware of how the mind of man works and has strategically placed certain things that will capture man's heart. One of his primary aim is to separate God's children from their Creator, and one of the tactics he uses is by keeping them busy.

There are different methods the devil uses in keeping Christians busy even in the house of God. That was the busy nature Martha had while Jesus was present. Even in the presence of God you see Christians too occupied with works in the name of 'service'. Mary knew the 'work' could wait but the presence of the Lord is of utmost importance to her. Certain Christians are busy with how melodious their voices sound rather than the one who receives the worship, they are too busy been religious rather than having an intimate relationship with their Creator. Christians in the body of Christ are busy with positions and titles just like the Pharisees, forgetting they are only temporary. Little wonder why Apostle Paul cajoled us to fix our eyes on things not of this earth which are only temporary, but to fix our eyes on heavenly things which is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18).

The devil is very much aware of these things and every year more posts and positions are created in the body of Christ to keep Christians busy with 'works' they forget 'the walk'. They forget the reason for their services. Jesus Christ called such Christians 'workers of iniquity' (Luke 13:27). You can't serve or offer service to a God you don't love, or don't know. God isn't asking you to be religious but to reestablish a relationship with Him and make your services acceptable.

Don't be too engrossed in your service to God you neglect your walk with Him, in other words don't be too 'busy' with activities in church you ignore your relationship with God, you start postponing your time with Him and thereby redrawing from His presence.
God wants every of His Children to be a child after His heart, to have such intimacy David had with God. He doesn't want you to come chat with Him once in a week in your Sunday best but to have that intimate relationship with Him. He's more concerned with the attitudes of your heart than the environment or the conditions in which you live.

Another way the devil keeps a Christian busy is by supplying you with a purpose and convincing you that it's the right purpose. You see certain Christians who ventured in businesses or careers that isn't God's plan for them. Their businesses takes away God's time from their lives because they are too busy keeping up with their own purpose or the one the devil has assigned to them. Their main purpose is to attain certain heights in life thereby making God a little part in their lives. If you don't find your God given purpose the devil assigns one to you by keeping you preoccupied.

Idolatry is replacing God with something else. God is a jealous God, He won't tolerate anything that replaces Him or removes your trust and affection from Him. That is the reason why He didn't create you to give you a job that makes you too busy for Him. Everyone has a purpose and walking in God's purpose and plan for your lives cannot separate you from Him instead it brings glory to Him.

You are created to fulfil the plan God has predestined for you. God doesn't create then wonders what to do with what He has created. He decides what he wants before He starts in the process of getting it. Therefore He couldn't have created you to separate you from Him, He created you to bring glory to His name. God has already laid down the plans, the purpose before commencing with the job. The reason your job makes you too busy is because you haven't found God's purpose for your life. And even if you know God's purpose and you are trying to live it out, the devil will find ways to slow or detour your progress.

Not everyone is meant to be a doctor, a lawyer, an evangelist or working in an office. Whenever we choose not to acknowledge God and His foreordained desires for our lives we open ourselves to the influence of the evil one, the devil.
For the devil knows what God intends for our lives and he'll do anything to keep us from accomplishing it, he'll keep us busy with other plans we forget God's plan for our lives.