John 18 - Praying God's Word

Please read John 18.

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Meditate on these phrases from verses 5-6 and 8.  Jesus is talking.

He said to them, “I AM.”

So when He said to them, “I AM,” they

drew back and fell to the ground.

Jesus answered, “I told you that I AM.”

Picture the scene. Jesus was in a quiet garden on the Mount of Olives praying. Suddenly, a group of over 600 men, Roman soldiers and high- ranking officials from the temple, flood the area, carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons (Luke 22:39-47; John 18:1-3). They said they were looking for Jesus the Nazarene. When Jesus replied, “I AM,” the entire mob fell to the ground! Over 600 heavily armed men immediately fell down because they were in the presence of Almighty God! I AM; the very same God who revealed Himself to Moses as I AM WHO I AM (Exodus 3:14), revealed Himself to this group of Romans and Jews, and the revelation forced them on their faces before Him.

How does Jesus affect you? Spend this day thinking about Him. And when you are so overcome by His presence, do not hesitate to fall before Him and acknowledge that He is God of you, the only I AM who has dominion over you.

Pray John 18:37 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“I AM, You said, ‘Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’

May ________ and I be of the truth,

hear Your voice, and obey You.

In Your name, Jesus~”

*Most English translations of the “I AM” passages in the book of John add the word He, thinking it helps the English translation makes more sense; “I am He.” The translators often italicize the word He because it is not in the original manuscripts. We want the impact of Jesus’ words to be understood; therefore, we have purposely left out the italicized He, so you can clearly see Jesus is declaring He is God.

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell