I AM is Who I Can Become

Laurie Beth Jones in her book, Jesus CEO, has an interesting chapter titled "His "I AM" Statements are What He Became."

She states, "Jesus did not look back on the events of his life and say, Hmmm...I must have been the Son the God." He declared himself to be the Son of God, and the proof followed.

Do you believe that words have power?  I do..I hope my life is a testament to that.  In the last ten years or so, God's spiritual gift in me of exhortation has really taken off...I'm much more encouraging to others than I used to be.  Maybe, I finally grew up or maybe I AM who I can Become?  Yes, early on I realized that I had the gifts of leadership and teaching and these were confirmed in the body of Christ.  But, its only been these last few years that I've realized that God was calling me to be more---a special encourager. 

I have to confess that I like it.  I like who I am becoming.  The 2008 Olympics reminded me again how important "self-talk" really is---not only in athletics, in politics and in mega-corporations, but to YOU AND I as Jesus Followers. 

So, here's the deal.  If Jones is right in her book that Jesus' I AM statements are what he became, do you think it might just be a little important for us Jesus Followers to follow suit?

Here's something to try at her suggestion: "Whom do you tell yourself you are on a daily basis?  Remember, words have power.

Selah.