Who is GOD?

From Exodus 20:1-2 "Then God spoke all these words, saying,"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery."  

Before giving the Ten Commandments to Moses for the people, God identified Himself clearly so there would be no mistaking the authority of who was telling them what to do or not to do.  And the question "Who is God?" or "What is the governing authority in my life?" is one every person answers in some fashion, both in word and in action.

When God said, "I am the Lord," He was identifying Himself as the One in charge.  He wasn't their servant, even though He had served them wonderfully in delivering them from bondage and oppression.  They should be clear on that point.

When God said, "I am ...your God," He identified Himself with the Israelites as the God to whom they should be looking.  And when He said, "I am ...who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery," He was pinpointing the proof of His claims of being "the Lord your God."

This question, "Who is God?" is the most important question for every person to answer and be clear about in their own mind and heart.  We will serve as our lord whatever or whomever we consider to be the authority or benefactor of our lives.  For some it's money.  For others it's comfort.  For some it's power or fame.  For some it's just the security of having friends.  But ultimately, we all serve some one or some thing.  And what or whom our "god" is will ultimately determine the direction and destiny of our lives.  It is not a question to trivialize or ignore.