Who Am I Lord?

A deeply moving Scripture-based reading for three voices, Who Am I, Lord? draws from the heartfelt prayer of King David, blending biblical truth with raw, personal response. As God's promises unfold, the readers reflect with awe, humility, and gratitude—reminding us all that God's grace reaches far beyond what we deserve.

Perfect for worship services, Scripture meditations, or special programs, this 5–7 minute presentation powerfully explores themes of calling, legacy, redemption, and the overwhelming goodness of God.

Flexible staging: Readers can stand together or be spaced throughout the sanctuary for added impact.

Cast

• 3 Readers (no memorization required, but expressive delivery encouraged)

Biblical References

• 2 Samuel 7:8–29
• 1 Chronicles 17:7–27
• Echoes of Romans 5:8 and John 3:16 in the reflective responses

Reader #1:
Now then, tell my servant David, `This is what the LORD Almighty says: I took you from the pasture and from following the flock, to be ruler over my people Israel.

Reader #2:
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you.

Reader #3:
Truly, Lord you have pleasantly directed my life and whenever I have followed your direction I have seen prosperity and safety.

Reader #1:
Now, I will make your name like the names of the greatest men of the earth. And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed.

Reader #2:
Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies.

Reader #3:
"Like the names of the greatest men of the earth." But, Lord, I don't deserve this, I'm not worthy of what I have now! Lord, your grace is so far beyond me!

Reader #1:
I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you. When your days are over and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

Reader #2:
I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor. I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.'"

Reader #3:
Lord, you mean that my children will continue to be blessed under your care? That's incredible, thank You that I receive that which you give and not that which I deserve!

Reader #1:
Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: "Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?

Reader #2:
And as if this were not enough in your sight, O God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men, O LORD God.

Reader #3:
It is so far beyond my comprehension, Lord! I'm totally unworthy, but yet You have provided all that I have and all that I am! You have not only held me safe in the palm of your hand, but You have provided for my future through the salvation which Your Son provided on the cross!

Reader #1:
What more can David say to you for honoring your servant? For you know your servant, O LORD.

Reader #2:
For the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made known all these great promises.

Reader #3:
Your grace and your promises for my future leave me speechless, there are no words to express my feelings!

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