Here I Am. Send me.

Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" (NIV)

Matthew 25:37-40 "Then those 'sheep' are going to say, 'Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?' Then the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me -- you did it to me.'  (MSG)

Mark 10:51 "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to see." (NIV)

I received a prayer request today that was heartbreaking and humbling in its simplicity. The person was interceding for someone and asked simply for their basic human needs to be met... 

The LORD calls us to serve those who are in need. There is no prerequisite to reaching out and showing God's love. We do not have to be a spiritual giant, or have an army of fellow Christians at our side ready for service. We simply have to be observant and ask someone, "What do you want me to do for you?"  Their answer might be,  "I would like a prayer; I would like a coat; I would like food for my family; I would like a meal; I would like some fellowship because I am lonely..."

Be a willing vessel for the LORD. Let Him work through you to bless others. When the LORD says "Whom shall I send?"  Simply answer "LORD, here I am.  Send me."  Be willing to spread God's love through your actions, keeping your eyes ever alert for divine appointments -- those people in your path who desperately need help. Slow down, still your busy life, and reach out to someone who is so often overlooked and ignored...  remember, while you are doing it for them, you are also doing it to Him.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me of the needs of others. I pray that You use me to bless those who are less fortunate and who are in desperate need of Your provision and love. I am humbled to be used as Your vessel.  Here I am.  Send me.  Amen.