Jesus is “I Am”

John 8:58 is a well-known verse in the Bible that speaks to the power and divinity of Jesus Christ. It states: “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

At first glance, it can be difficult to understand the significance of this passage. The phrase “I am” is not just a simple declaration of identity, but rather a reference to God’s divine name. Jesus was claiming to have existed before Abraham, and by extension, before the creation of the world. His statement was a direct challenge to the authority of the Jewish authorities and a declaration of His deity.

John 8:58 is one of the many references to Jesus’s divinity that can be found in the Bible. It serves to remind us that Jesus was more than just a man; He was, and is, God incarnate. While some may see Jesus as a great teacher or philosopher, John 8:58 affirms His divine status and confirms His right to be worshipped as one with the Father.

This verse is not only an important reminder of Jesus’s divine status, but also a reminder of our own Christian calling. We are called to trust and obey Jesus, not just as our teacher but as our Lord and Savior. We must continually strive to live our lives in obedience to Him and accept His authority in all matters of belief and practice.

John 8:58 is an important reminder of who Jesus is: God incarnate. We must remember that Jesus is worthy of our praise, obedience and trust as we seek to love Him with all our hearts and serve Him in all that we do. May we never forget the power and authority of Jesus, and always strive to follow Him as Lord and Savior.