THE GOD OF THE THREEFOLD (with Fred Omoregie)

THE GOD OF THE THREEFOLD

When God appeared to Moses at the burning bush, it is remarkable that he identifies himself by a threefold designation. “I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” (Exodus 3:6). A little later sends Moses to the Israelites to announce his intentions to them, the same threefold expression comes as a kind of refrain through this pronouncement, “Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel. The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and the God of Jacob has sent me unto you; this is my name forever and this is my memorial unto all generation” (Exodus 3:15). Jesus himself used the same expression in a passage that occurs in each of the first three Gospels. “As touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken to you by God saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead but of the living.” (Matthew 22:31-32).

What is the significance for us His children of these three recurring names?

The apostle Paul assures us that what is contained in the Scriptures was written for our learning. And here is something that is brought to our attention in both the old and the new testaments. This suggests that in the old and new dispensation, God is working to one identical principle, which is calling us to be His people, His chosen, His Israel. As Apostle Paul wrote, “I tell you, we who believe in the Lord Jesus are the Israel of God.”

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob hold a special status in the providence of God and one not held by any others. Theirs is the privilege of leading us all to God in a unique way. Therefore brethren, don’t forget to call on the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob every time we pray through Jesus Christ, our Lord.