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Hineni
The Hebrew word 'Hineni' means 'Here I am', which is what Abraham said to God to indicate his readiness when he is called on. Abraham answered, "Hineni!" when God told him to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1), and also when the angel of the Lord told him to stay his hand (Genesis 22:11). Moses answered, "Hineni!" to God's call from the burning bush (Exodus 3:4). Samuel did the same when God first spoke to him (1 Samuel 3:4-10), likewise Isaiah when the voice of the Lord asked, "whom shall I send?" (Isaiah 6:8). Ananias answered "Hineni!" (Acts 9:10), expressing ready and expectant submission to God. Today anyone can say "Hineni!" to God by agreeing that He speaks to us through the Bible, repenting of his sins, accepting God's forgiveness through Jesus' death as atonement, and offering himself to God unconditionally in obedient, holy service. |