How can we cultivate a heart like Isaiah's to say "Send me" to God? Standing in Awe of God’s Holiness “‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.’” (Isaiah 6:3) • Spend intentional time in Scripture that highlights God’s majesty—Psalm 29; Revelation 4. • Worship that exalts God’s character nourishes a heart eager to serve. (Psalm 145:3) • A lofty view of God shrinks every excuse for reluctance. Welcoming Conviction and Cleansing “‘Woe to me,’ I cried. ‘I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips.’ … Then one of the seraphim flew to me… with a live coal… and said, ‘Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.’” (Isaiah 6:5-7) • Honest confession invites God’s purifying touch. (1 John 1:9) • Remember the finished work of Christ that continually cleanses. (Hebrews 10:22) • A cleansed conscience frees the believer to answer God without hesitation. Listening for the Divine Invitation “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?’” (Isaiah 6:8a) • God still calls through His Word, Spirit, and providential circumstances. (Romans 10:14-15; Acts 13:2) • Quiet, uncluttered moments make His prompting distinct. (Psalm 46:10) Responding with Unreserved Surrender “And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8b) • Offer yourself daily as “a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” (Romans 12:1) • Obedience follows willingness; action confirms surrender. (James 1:22) • Trust God with the unknown details—He equips whom He sends. (2 Corinthians 3:5-6) Practices That Shape an Isaiah-Like Heart • Daily Scripture intake: let God’s voice become familiar. (Jeremiah 15:16) • Consistent confession: keep the channel clear. (Psalm 139:23-24) • Worship and thanksgiving: fuel delight in God’s will. (Colossians 3:16-17) • Fellowship with mission-minded believers: iron sharpens iron. (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Active service in small things: faithfulness in little prepares for greater sending. (Luke 16:10) The Fruit of Saying “Send Me” • Deeper intimacy with God through shared purpose. (John 15:14-15) • Participation in advancing the gospel to every nation. (Matthew 28:19-20) • Eternal impact that glorifies the One who first said, “Whom shall I send?” |
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