One of my all-time favorite songs is the hymn, Here I am Lord. I can’t help myself–every time I hear it, I find myself fighting back tears. The lyrics speak to me, to the depths of my soul, to that place where only God’s voice can be heard.
Here I am Lord
Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go Lord
If You lead meI will hold Your people in my heart
The hymn recalls the words of Isaiah (6:8) who responded to God’s call for service.
Today’s reading from 1 Samuel 1-10, 19-20 brought that song to mind. In the reading, Samuel runs to Eli three times, telling the prophet that Samuel heard him calling. The third time, Eli recognizes that it is God whom Samuel is hearing. He instructs Samuel on how to answer, and the youth, upon being called again, answers as he is told, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
As I read these words this morning, I couldn’t help but wonder… Read more
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