I Am He
“Who has prepared and done this, calling for and guiding the destinies of the generations [of the nations] from the beginning? I, the Lord- the first [existing before history began] and with the last [an ever-present, unchanging God]- I am He.” (Isaiah 48:12)
I am He.
I - Am - He - period.
That is it.
Nothing more to say for He is God Almighty, the Beginning and the End.
I am He.
In the He, you will find nothing lacking. There is a completeness and perfection our finite brains cannot comprehend. Not a fraction of the smallest speck of ineptness will ever be discovered in Him. He is total supremacy.
In the He, you will find understanding, for He has known you all your days. Before the foundation of the world, He knew you. And when the time came, He formed you and knit you together in your mother’s womb. He holds all wisdom and has every answer you seek-now and forever.
I am He who provides.
I am He who saves.
I am He who loves unconditionally, perfectly, completely. No greater love, no- nothing can compare.
He can do all things.
He sustains all things
He is always present, every where, all the time- even in the places you don’t want Him to be. Never moving. Steady. Always close. As near to you, as the air you circulate their your lungs.
He sees your every moment. Nothing is missed- not even the hairs upon your head are too great for Him to number.
He longs to draw you close. Just as a mother hen pulls her young chicks beneath her wings for protection, He will be your shelter and shield.
He has a plan and purpose that will not be stopped nor hindered; for you and for the entirety of the universe.
He
One simple pronoun- yet so profound.
Who spoke all your eyes can behold into existence?
He did.
Who waves His hand causing the wind to dance through the trees, the ocean to caress the sandy shore and the moon and stars to promenade across their black canvas?
He does.
In Who’s hand do all things hold together; a rhythmic balance between elements, blending harmoniously to sustain all of creation?
His.
He is not intimidated by your questions, for He knows your thoughts long before you ponder them. Hiding is futile. Where can you go where He will not find you? Bring it all to Him.
He does not turn His back on your ugly sin. He is not surprised when you fail. He picks you back up, corrects you and trains you in all righteousness, for He has a specific design to mold you into His image.
He opens His arms wide to hold you when the pain is so stifling, you feel the next minute will be your last. Trauma and distresses may surround on all sides, but He is your Deliverer.
The tears
and screaming
and anger
and frustration
and disappointment
and confusion-
He holds all that too. It was the plan from the beginning.
God sent His only Son to die, forsaking Him to the depths of Hell. Every ounce of wrath poured out upon Him, yet He willing took up the cross- denying Himself, He redeemed the sons of man. Out of love, for you, He did this.
But three days later, He shook the grave stone loose, called forth His conquering Lamb and robed Him in full splendor and glory. All of heaven roared with triumphant victory, as death was completely conquered, never to reign again.
He now sits at the right hand of the Father.
He has made His enemies His footstool.
He holds the keys to Hell and death in His hands.
He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, bridging the gap for us to come home.
I Am He.
All this and more can He do; exceedingly, abundantly, beyond what we could think or even ask. Of His power, holiness and might- not even a lifetime could pen all there is to express. Unfathomable is His glory, splendor and majesty.
One day, every living thing will bow and worship Him.
And yet, deep within this heart of yours and mine- a prideful root, buried; twisted and tangled deep within the soil of our flesh - festering with thorns. Tearing at the soul, trying desperately to take control.
And despite all you know about He; a tiny, resolute voice within, refuses to be silent most days, constantly repeating….
I prefer-
I - AM - ME.