Hedieh, It’s Me!

 “I solemnly declare it; before Abraham came to be, I AM.” John 8:58

After arguing with Jesus, the Jews picked up stones to kill Him. They were aghast that He claimed the divine name of YAHWEH. This name, frequently translated as “I AM THAT I AM”, was the answer God gave Moses when he asked, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is His name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”

God has been revealing His name to His people as He does not want to be an anonymous force in our lives. He has a name and He wants us to address Him personally. All the more so when Jesus came as a man. He reveals Himself as the God who is always with us, present to His people in order to save us. 

Even today, if we sincerely call out to Him, He will answer. Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco, a former Muslim leader who has worked with King Charles, President Obama, and President Trump, was very devout, wore a hijab, fasted, and prayed five times a day. But with all her striving, the Islamic clerics she asked would laugh and tell her, “Only Allah will say at the very end if you are going to heaven.”

After 25 years, Hedieh left Islam and felt lost and broken. Then she clicked on a link and watched a pastor preach a simple gospel. He said basically, “Jesus loves you, turn and repent of your sins, and Jesus will save you.” She thought now why didn’t anyone ever tell me about this Jesus? 

When she was binge watching this pastor’s messages every day, excited that this Jesus of the Bible could promise her an eternity in heaven, she would pray, “Lord God, whoever You are, reveal Yourself to me.” And she audibly heard the voice of Christ say, “Hedieh, it’s me.” It was her road of Damascus moment and there was no turning back. 

Now, Hedieh is helping equip and encourage new believers through her books, and Resurrect Ministry. 

Father, I thank You that You reveal Yourself to Your people. You did not hide Yourself from us, but You have revealed Your name, Your character, Your love and faithfulness for us, Your people.