Weekly Encouragement from Sunday's Sermon
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on Sunday's Sermon.
5-Day Devotional: The Great I AM in Our Lives
Day 1: The God Who Reveals Himself
Reading: Exodus 3:1-15
Devotional:
When Moses encountered the burning bush, God didn't just give instructions—He gave His name. "I AM WHO I AM" wasn't merely an introduction; it was an invitation into relationship with the eternal, self-existent God. Yahweh means God is not bound by time, circumstance, or limitation. He is always present, always powerful, always faithful. As you begin this new year, remember that the same God who called Moses from a bush calls you by name today. He sees you, knows you, and has a purpose for your life. Whatever "burning bush moment" you're facing—something that doesn't make sense or seems impossible—approach it with faith. God reserves His greatest tasks for those willing to step toward the unimaginable. Will you approach what God is calling you to today?
Day 2: Jesus, the Great I AM
Reading: John 8:48-59
Devotional:
When Jesus declared "Before Abraham was born, I AM," He wasn't just claiming to be old—He was claiming to be God. The religious leaders understood exactly what He meant, which is why they picked up stones. Jesus is Yahweh in flesh, the same God who spoke to Moses, parted the Red Sea, and delivered His people. This changes everything about how we view Christ. He's not just a good teacher or moral example; He's the Creator of the universe who loved you enough to enter your world. The God who holds galaxies together cares about your struggles, your fears, your daily concerns. When you face challenges today, remember you're not calling on a distant deity or a historical figure—you're communing with the living I AM who has all power and authority.
Day 3: God's Power Within Us
Reading: John 14:15-27; Ephesians 3:14-21
Devotional:
The most staggering truth of the Christian faith is this: Yahweh lives inside you. Through the Holy Spirit, the same power that created the world, parted seas, and raised Jesus from the dead now dwells within every believer. Paul prays that we would grasp "the breadth and length and height and depth" of God's love and power available to us. You don't need to manufacture strength, wisdom, or courage—you simply need to tap into the divine resource already residing in you. God can do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" not because of our abilities, but "according to His power that is at work within us." Whatever addiction, broken relationship, anxiety, or challenge you face, the One inside you is greater. Stop trying to fix everything in your own strength. Rest in His power today.
Day 4: Written Into Our DNA
Reading: Psalm 139:1-18; Colossians 1:15-17
Devotional:
The discovery that the numeric pattern for Yahweh (10-5-6-5) appears in the sulfuric bridges holding our DNA together is breathtaking. You are literally held together by the name of God. David wrote, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made," but he couldn't have imagined how literally true that was. God's signature is written into every cell of your body. You are not an accident or a cosmic coincidence—you are intentionally designed and sustained by Yahweh Himself. When you feel insignificant or forgotten, remember that the God who numbers the stars also encoded His name into your very being. He is intimately involved in every detail of your existence. Nothing about you is too small for His attention or too big for His power. You carry His presence not just spiritually but physically, a walking testament to His creative genius.
Day 5: Living for His Glory
Reading: Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 10:31
Devotional:
"To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." This is the culmination of understanding who God is—a life lived entirely for His glory. When we grasp the magnitude of Yahweh—His holiness, power, faithfulness, and love—our only appropriate response is worship expressed through how we live. Everything changes when we recognize that the great I AM has called us, saved us, and empowered us. Our work becomes worship. Our relationships reflect His love. Our challenges become opportunities to trust His faithfulness. As you move through this year, let this be your prayer: that in all things, God would be glorified. Not for what you accomplish, but for who He is and what He does through surrendered lives. The size of your God determines the size of everything else. Serve a big God. Live a big faith.
Day 1: The God Who Reveals Himself
Reading: Exodus 3:1-15
Devotional:
When Moses encountered the burning bush, God didn't just give instructions—He gave His name. "I AM WHO I AM" wasn't merely an introduction; it was an invitation into relationship with the eternal, self-existent God. Yahweh means God is not bound by time, circumstance, or limitation. He is always present, always powerful, always faithful. As you begin this new year, remember that the same God who called Moses from a bush calls you by name today. He sees you, knows you, and has a purpose for your life. Whatever "burning bush moment" you're facing—something that doesn't make sense or seems impossible—approach it with faith. God reserves His greatest tasks for those willing to step toward the unimaginable. Will you approach what God is calling you to today?
Day 2: Jesus, the Great I AM
Reading: John 8:48-59
Devotional:
When Jesus declared "Before Abraham was born, I AM," He wasn't just claiming to be old—He was claiming to be God. The religious leaders understood exactly what He meant, which is why they picked up stones. Jesus is Yahweh in flesh, the same God who spoke to Moses, parted the Red Sea, and delivered His people. This changes everything about how we view Christ. He's not just a good teacher or moral example; He's the Creator of the universe who loved you enough to enter your world. The God who holds galaxies together cares about your struggles, your fears, your daily concerns. When you face challenges today, remember you're not calling on a distant deity or a historical figure—you're communing with the living I AM who has all power and authority.
Day 3: God's Power Within Us
Reading: John 14:15-27; Ephesians 3:14-21
Devotional:
The most staggering truth of the Christian faith is this: Yahweh lives inside you. Through the Holy Spirit, the same power that created the world, parted seas, and raised Jesus from the dead now dwells within every believer. Paul prays that we would grasp "the breadth and length and height and depth" of God's love and power available to us. You don't need to manufacture strength, wisdom, or courage—you simply need to tap into the divine resource already residing in you. God can do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" not because of our abilities, but "according to His power that is at work within us." Whatever addiction, broken relationship, anxiety, or challenge you face, the One inside you is greater. Stop trying to fix everything in your own strength. Rest in His power today.
Day 4: Written Into Our DNA
Reading: Psalm 139:1-18; Colossians 1:15-17
Devotional:
The discovery that the numeric pattern for Yahweh (10-5-6-5) appears in the sulfuric bridges holding our DNA together is breathtaking. You are literally held together by the name of God. David wrote, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made," but he couldn't have imagined how literally true that was. God's signature is written into every cell of your body. You are not an accident or a cosmic coincidence—you are intentionally designed and sustained by Yahweh Himself. When you feel insignificant or forgotten, remember that the God who numbers the stars also encoded His name into your very being. He is intimately involved in every detail of your existence. Nothing about you is too small for His attention or too big for His power. You carry His presence not just spiritually but physically, a walking testament to His creative genius.
Day 5: Living for His Glory
Reading: Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 10:31
Devotional:
"To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." This is the culmination of understanding who God is—a life lived entirely for His glory. When we grasp the magnitude of Yahweh—His holiness, power, faithfulness, and love—our only appropriate response is worship expressed through how we live. Everything changes when we recognize that the great I AM has called us, saved us, and empowered us. Our work becomes worship. Our relationships reflect His love. Our challenges become opportunities to trust His faithfulness. As you move through this year, let this be your prayer: that in all things, God would be glorified. Not for what you accomplish, but for who He is and what He does through surrendered lives. The size of your God determines the size of everything else. Serve a big God. Live a big faith.