It is overcast this morning, Father, but a beautiful day none the less. I am here and You are with me – I am blessed. Drawn me to You. I am eager to hear what You have for me today. Amen.
This past Sunday during worship a passage of scripture was read from the book of Genesis (Genesis 22:1-14 <<click the green). It’s exciting when you hear a familiar portion of Scripture and something “new” grabs your attention.
In this passage, it was the phrase “Here I am.” I’ve heard it before but my brain associates it with young Samuel in the temple (1 Samuel 3:1-10). I also recall that it is exclaimed by Isaiah in Isaiah 6:1-8. But I didn’t remember Abraham saying it and when I looked it up so did Jacob (Genesis 46:1-3) and Moses (Exodus 3:1-5)!
“Here I am.” Three small words…only seven letters in all but it communicates so much more.
Attentiveness – they were listening, they weren’t distracted by
anything around them
Willingness – they were ready to do whatever they were called
upon to do, they were ready and eager
Submissiveness – not one of them showed pride or arrogance,
each of them was in a state of yieldedness
Lord, every one of these individuals was a power player in Your Book. Their proclamation may have been early on in their relationships with You but it clearly communicates a willingness to obey and serve.
Lord, today I also want to cry out, “Here I am.” My desire is to be attentive to Your call upon my life for I am truly willing to serve You in whatever capacity need be. I submit to Your leading for You know best. Amen.
Aug 29th, Tues, 7:22 am
