What can we learn from Moses' response, "Here I am," in our lives? Opening Verse “God called to him from within the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he answered, ‘Here I am.’” (Exodus 3:4) Setting the Scene: God’s Call at the Burning Bush • Moses is tending sheep—ordinary work on an ordinary day. • A blazing bush that is not consumed arrests his attention. • When Moses turns aside, God speaks; Moses’ first words are, “Here I am.” Meaning of “Here I Am” • Hebrew: הִנְנִי (hinneni) conveys availability, attention, and surrender all at once. • Not merely “I’m present,” but “I’m present for whatever You say next.” Life Lesson 1: Immediate Availability • Moses answers before knowing any details. • Availability precedes assignment—God values the willing heart (2 Chronicles 16:9). • Our response to God’s nudges should be prompt, not postponed. Life Lesson 2: Humble Readiness • Moses stands on holy ground, shoes off, no negotiation—just readiness. • Humility recognizes God’s sovereignty and our servant role (James 4:6). Life Lesson 3: Personal Relationship • God calls Moses by name twice; the answer is personal, not formal. • Salvation and service begin with a personal encounter (John 10:3). Life Lesson 4: Submitting to God’s Agenda • “Here I am” surrenders control of schedule, comfort, and safety. • God’s plan will stretch Moses far beyond Midian; ours may stretch us beyond habit. • Romans 12:1 calls believers to present themselves “as living sacrifices.” Life Lesson 5: The Pattern of Scripture • Abraham: “Here I am” before the test of sacrifice (Genesis 22:1). • Samuel: “Here I am” as a boy learning to discern God’s voice (1 Samuel 3:4). • Isaiah: “Here I am. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). • Ananias: “Here I am, Lord” leading to Saul’s conversion (Acts 9:10). • A consistent pattern: God calls; the faithful answer first, then learn the assignment. Practical Steps for Us Today • Cultivate attentiveness—limit distractions so divine nudges aren’t missed. • Begin daily prayer with availability: “Whatever You ask today, the answer is yes.” • Act on the first clear instruction—obedience grows through small steps (Luke 16:10). • Keep a journal of “burning bush” moments to remember God’s faithfulness. • Embrace community; accountability helps sustain a “Here I am” lifestyle (Hebrews 10:24-25). In Summary Moses’ simple, immediate “Here I am” models the heart posture God still seeks: willing, humble, relational, and surrendered. When we echo that response, God writes His purposes into our ordinary days and accomplishes extraordinary things through yielded lives. |
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