Here for You

I am here for you.

I’ve heard this many times from kind friends who want me to know that if I need something, they’re happy to help.  It’s nice to know we’re not alone as we go through life.  But lately I’ve been hearing this from a different source – God Himself.

Then when you call, the LORD will answer. ‘Yes, I am here’.

Isaiah 58:9

I AM.  This is God’s chosen name for Himself.  It describes His eternal nature.  He always exists in every moment throughout time.  He has no beginning and no end.  He will not arrive too late to help you.  He will not miss the opportunity to do what is good for you.

I AM here.  Here.  In this place.  In this moment.  Not far off and removed, somewhere up in the clouds.  Right here.  Right where you are.  At Christmas we celebrate the time of Jesus’ arrival on Earth.  That’s here.  And Mary and Joseph gave Jesus another chosen name – Immanuel – which means ‘God with us’.  Here.  His very name says you are not alone, because God is here.

I AM here for you.  ‘For’ is to be in favor of.  To be on the side of.  For the purpose of.  On behalf of.  God is here, in this moment, in whatever circumstance you are in.  He is here for you – on your side.  He’s here for the purpose of supporting and upholding you.  Not just humanity in general, but you specifically. Because He loves YOU.  He is here for you.

Do you get it?  Do you sense He’s not just saying “You can call me when you need something”?  He’s letting you know He is here in your darkest moment, in your neediest place, in your joy-filled hour, on your team, in your favor, on your behalf.

I AM is here for you.