Here I Am

     Samuel heard his name called in the middle of the night, “Samuel.” He believed it was Eli, the priest training him to do God’s work, and he replied, “Here I am.” Eli had not called him. This occurred two more times, until Eli told him that it was the Lord. (1 Samuel 3)

     Jesus is calling your name. His Word was written for you. His death and resurrection were meant for you. Maybe, like Samuel, the Word has not been revealed to you yet. (1 Samuel 3:7) Other voices come first in your life. You are not sure if He is real.

     Maybe, like Samuel, your parents dedicated you to the Lord. Samuel’s mother, Hannah, had not been able to bear children. She was a Godly woman and she persevered in her prayers, promising to give her child to serve the Lord. She kept that promise.

     After Samuel was weaned she brought him to live with Israel’s priest, From that time on she saw her son once a year when she made him a new robe. Samuel grew to be a servant of the Lord. Throughout his life he was priest, prophet and judge, and he anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.

     You may not be sure how to hear God’s voice. It is no coincidence you are reading this today. God is calling you. He wants to comfort you. He wants to love you. He wants to give you deep peace and joy in your soul that will last forever. He wants to fill you with the endless abundance of His living bread and water.

     When you call out, “Here I am, Lord,” He says right back,

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person and they with me. Revelation 3:20

     The relationship with Jesus is an intimate one. Is it time to answer His call? Tell Him everything today. Ask for forgiveness. Invite Him in. He is knocking at the door of your heart. He brings new life. It is the greatest gift, the greatest story ever told. It is true. It is for you. He did it for you.

Dear Jesus,

We open our hearts to You. Here we are, Lord. Hear our prayer as we accept You as Savior. How can we ever thank you for giving us this abundant life and an eternity with You? Give peace and joy to each reader this morning as they listen for Your voice, maybe for the first time.

Amen