Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8 BSB)
Anyone who truly loves the Lord feels a deep sense of sorrow. We weep with sympathy for sinners, with longing for the glory of God, and with a desire to overcome the enemy. Those who lack a heart to please the Lord may not share in this experience, but all whose hearts are committed to the Lord’s work are bound to weep. Jeremiah, an Old Testament prophet, was greatly used by the Lord, earning his distinction through his many tears. He cared deeply for the children of God, crying out day and night (Lamentations 1:16).
Isaiah, another Old Testament prophet, encountered a profound transformation through a touch from Heaven. He was a broken prophet, whose pride, assumptions, and presumptions were shattered by God. His brokenness stemmed from his own sins, the sins of his nation, the impending doom he perceived, and the overwhelming glory of the Lord. The worthiness of our Lord Jesus Christ underscores our own unworthiness to receive and maintain the blessings God bestows upon us.
“And with it he touched my mouth and said: ‘Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for’” (Isaiah 6:7 BSB). Isaiah’s brokenness was met with the atonement of his sins. Healing, restoration, and revival are the gifts the Lord offers in our brokenness. The Lord draws near in moments of contrition; it is in our broken state that we find our place at His footstool. As believers and disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, true transformation is characterized by godly sorrow, a contrite spirit, humility, repentance, and forgiveness.
Who is greater than God in your life? Does God’s greatness reflect in your daily life? Ultimately, God will bring everything in Heaven and on earth under one Head, the Lord Jesus Christ. Will your family, relatives, and friends be counted under this Head? Will your neighbors and community members be included on the day of reckoning? The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:35-38).
Thus, there is a compelling and conscientious call: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” God calls us through the prompting of His Spirit residing within us and also speaks audibly through His established authority. Blessed are those who respond voluntarily to His call. Will you be sensitive and responsive to God’s call?
In responding to God, He doesn’t seek our ability but rather our availability. He requires our obedience in the little things of daily life rather than waiting for us to act in the larger matters. By allowing Jesus Christ to exercise power over us, we give God power. By permitting Him to control our wealth, we give God our resources. We yield to God by offering our strength of character and will for the service of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Don’t delay in responding to His urgent call. Consider carefully how you respond, as you will be held accountable for your words (Matthew 12:36).
(Inspired by the Ghana Navigators Missions Conference 2025)
