“…and they say to me, ‘What is His name?’ what shall I say to them? And God said…I AM WHO I AM.” (Ex 3:13-14)

The condition of a nation depends greatly on its leadership. Children are so often characterized by their parents. When we want to get to know someone, we may ask “who’s your people?” People reflect leadership. Whether they are a nation, community, family or even religious groups, people tend to bare a resemblance of those in charge. Leadership unites or it divides people. It calms or creates chaos. People can be marked by peace and comfort, or confusion. The true ground for peace and comfort is found in the sort of God we have. Therefore, we must find out “what is His name,” or, in other words, what is His character. In short, we want to know what sort of a God He is. This is the question of all questions. There are so many religions and beliefs in the world today, that people have become so confused, chaotic, critical, and even cancelling to know the True God. In the scripture passage today, we have the servant of God, Moses, receiving his commission to deliver Israel out of Egypt and lead the children of God into the promised land. His commission was to lead a people who had lived for so long under pagan rule, that they distrusted local rulers, questioned national leaders, and were left with uncertainty for whom they could trust. They, like many today, would question any form of hope before accepting its help. God equips His leaders with faith and knowledge of His will to take the message of hope confidently and convincingly to the world and deliver those who are enslaved by sin and burdened with disbelief, to be free through faith in Jesus Christ (Jn 8:36). The child of God must be assured of who God is for themselves before they can take the gospel message to the world. The one who is a witness for God must first fully trust him as with the psalmist “They that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee” (Ps 9:10). For those who trust God, trust Him because they know Him. They have come to know Him by His character and His nature. He is faithful, caring, compassionate and kind. He is longsuffering and merciful. He is attentive to His children to hear their prayers and cries when they call unto Him. The one who knows God is blessed and happy (Ps 33:12). My friend, the world looks for hope and for something to believe. Though they may question, be faithful to take the message of hope, the gospel, to a lost and dying world. Share His message with others because you know Him, and you know His message is true. Father, thank You for Your tremendous love and sending Your Son to the world that all might know You. Help me to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world that they may come to know You and have faith in Your Son. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.