When we read that, we think of it as some majestic title for the God of the whole world. It actually meant the opposite. He was a god with no name, but he is the god these three men worshiped. It is an inauspicious beginning for the Lord of the universe to begin to reveal himself. (Reminds us of a manger in Bethlehem—another inauspicious beginning.) Moses is told his name is I AM (Yahweh). Moses is somewhat skeptical that this god can deliver what he promises. After all, the promise of a land to Abraham hadn’t seemed to go anywhere.
