A Name Not Known

This week we have met and journeyed with Moses, that hesitant man of God. Gentlemen, talk about avoiding responsibility! “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else!” (Ex. 4:13) Yet by a new name God revealed Himself to Moses. Unknown by Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob, this new name of God is special to a covenant people (6:3). God is revealing Himself in a new way, as Yahweh/Jehovah – the “I AM.”

As slaves, God comes down (3:8) to meet and rescue Israel, who He will later reveal to be His Bride. And He gives them a special, more personal name. He is going to reveal Himself, through His working with Israel, in a new way. He is clarifying the covenant and illuminating the love He has for them.

God Almighty is taking His people’s cares upon Himself and is making things personal. He is declaring His choosing love for His Bride. And He will destroy their enemy Egypt one piece at a time.

Concerning this new name that Moses received, we also know a new name that God revealed to us, though not to Moses. So many longed to hear this coming name. His covenant and His love for us has become much more clear! But we will get there. We are privileged. God has shown Himself to Israel, and more so to us. Read on!