Simply Say, Here I Am!

Samuel had served the priest, Eli, faithfully. Now at twelve years of age,the LORD came to him at night and called out to him three times. Samuel had never heard the LORD’s voice so he assumed Eli was calling. The Scripture tells us: “Then Eli understood that the Lord was calling the boy. He told Samuel, Go and lie down. If He calls you, say, Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:8-9). Once again the LORD called and Samuel received the LORD’s Word and stepped out in faith becoming a tremendous worker for the kingdom of GOD.

Today, you may be in a position where the LORD is attempting to speak His truth into you. You may feel that GOD is attempting to teach you new things, maybe even positioning you for greater works of service in His kingdom. Don’t be intimidated by your age, your lack of education, or anything else as GOD chooses those whom He wishes to serve Him.

GOD seeks out those with a willing heart. He looks for those who will simply respond as Samuel did: “Speak, LORD, I am listening!” You have felt the LORD leading you, but you have’t found the right direction. Simply step out in faith and trust the GOD for direction. Take the promise of Psalm 2:8 with you, “Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession“ and carve out new territory for the kingdom of GOD.

Step out in faith and watch GOD do great things in and through you as you make yourself available to Him. Samuel simply said: “Here I am!” and GOD used Him in ways he would have never imagined. GOD is looking for “Here I am” people today. Step up to the plate in response to GOD’s call and then ask Him to empower you and to grant you GOD-sized opportunities for His kingdom’s sake.