Exodus 3:13-20 Matthew 11:28
We often expect God to show up in dramatic miracles or life-changing moments. But Scripture reveals a quieter truth: God is present in the details—within the weariness of our hearts and the rhythm of our daily lives. In moments often overlooked, He speaks, listens, and gently invites us deeper.
When Moses asked God to reveal His name, the answer was both mysterious and personal: “I AM WHO AM.” These words echo through time, revealing a God who simply is—self-existing, eternal, beyond comprehension, yet intimately near. Later, Jesus would echo this mystery: “Before Abraham was born, I AM.” This isn’t just theological insight—it’s an invitation to encounter the living God, as He is, in each moment. In Ignatian spirituality, we might call this finding God in all things—not just the sacred, but the ordinary.
God further identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This isn’t a distant lineage—it’s a declaration of relational fidelity. God remembers, listens, and acts on behalf of His people. He knows names and stories, just as He knows ours. In Ignatian terms, He is the God who labors for us in love, always desiring deeper relationship and intimacy.
This same heart is revealed in Jesus’s words: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” It’s not a command—it’s a consoling call to return, to rest. Ignatius would encourage us to notice moments of desolation and seek consolation: peace, joy, clarity. Here, rest is not escape, but renewal—a grace we receive when we let go of striving and embrace our belovedness.
Jesus continues, “Take my yoke upon you… and you will find rest.” A yoke joins two in shared purpose. Jesus does not walk ahead or send us out alone—He walks beside us. In Ignatian spirituality, this reflects companionship with Christ—walking with Him, noticing His presence in our decisions, our daily tasks, our interior stirrings. Discernment becomes not a burden, but a grace-filled partnership.
“For I am meek and humble of heart…” In a world that glorifies control, Jesus offers a strength grounded in humility. The humility of God—so central to Ignatius’s meditations on Christ—is not weakness, but the path of loving service. Jesus meets us gently, transforms us tenderly, and invites us to embody His meekness in our own way of being.
Finally, He promises, “My yoke is easy, and my burden light.” It seems paradoxical—yet it’s true. In surrender, we find spaciousness. With Christ beside us, the heaviness lifts. In Ignatian terms, this is spiritual freedom: being unburdened from attachments that keep us from choosing God fully. The burden becomes light not because life is easy—but because love carries us.
From the burning bush to the quiet whisper, from ancient covenant to personal invitation, God speaks the same message: “I AM with you. I AM for you. I AM rest for your soul.” Whether you're a seasoned disciple or a curious seeker, this truth awaits you in the gentle movement of grace, in the hidden moments of your day—in the sacred details where God dwells.
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