In John 8:48-59, Jesus makes the radical declaration: "Before Abraham was, I AM." This moment is more than a theological debate—it’s a confrontation between the finite and the infinite. The Pharisees struggle to accept a Messiah who challenges their expectations, just as we wrestle with faith when God doesn’t fit into our understanding.

This message explores: 🔹 The tension between certainty and faith 🔹 How misunderstanding Jesus leads to rejection 🔹 The divine invitation to eternal life—starting now 🔹 The choice between embracing Jesus or resisting Him 🔹 A powerful practice of Sacred Silence to dwell in God’s presence

Jesus is not just an idea—He is I AM. The only question is: Will we step into His presence or pick up stones?

🌿 Reflection Questions: 💭 Where Are You Resisting the "I AM"? Are there areas in your life where you resist God because He doesn’t fit your expectations? What might it look like to surrender your assumptions and simply stand in His presence?

🪨 What “Stones” Are You Holding? What are the "stones" you hold—things that keep you from embracing God's presence? Fear? Control? Doubt? A need for certainty? How can you begin to release those stones this week?

🙏 Do You Experience Jesus as an Idea or a Presence? Is your faith mostly intellectual (concepts, beliefs, doctrines) or experiential (relationship, presence, surrender)? How might practicing Sacred Silence help you move from knowing about Jesus to encountering Him?

🔥 How Does This Change Your Life? How would your daily life look different if you truly lived as though Jesus were your constant, unshakable presence? What is one intentional change you can make this week to live in greater awareness of God’s presence?

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