‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!” — Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
Every call from God begins with an invitation — not to greatness, but to obedience. When Isaiah heard the Lord’s voice, it was not during a season of peace or certainty. The nation was in turmoil, the king had died, and the prophet found himself undone in the presence of divine holiness (Isaiah 6:1–5). In that sacred moment, God’s question pierced through the noise: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
Isaiah’s response was simple yet powerful — “Here am I. Send me.” His willingness mirrors the heart of those throughout Scripture who said yes to God’s call despite fear or inadequacy. Moses protested that he was slow of speech (Exodus 4:10-12), Jeremiah said he was too young (Jeremiah 1:6-8), and Mary wondered how her calling could be possible (Luke 1:34-38). Yet each of them discovered that the call of God depends not on human ability but on divine empowerment.
God’s call often comes when we least expect it — in seasons of uncertainty or weakness. It interrupts our comfort, challenges our limitations, and requires faith to step into the unknown. As Abraham did when he left his homeland “…not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8 – NKJV), so must we learn to trust the Caller more than our circumstances.
Following God’s call isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about trusting the One Who does. When Isaiah said yes, his life was never the same. He became a messenger through whom God’s truth and hope would reach generations (Isaiah 55:11). In the same way, when we answer God’s call with open hands and surrendered hearts, we step into a purpose far greater than ourselves.
The call of God is not about ability but availability. As 1st Corinthians 1:27 (NIV) reminds us, “…God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” He delights in using ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. He equips those He calls (Hebrews 13:20-21) and gives strength to those who obey (Philippians 4:13).
Whatever your calling — to serve, to lead, to encourage, to intercede — know that your “yes” can change more than your life; it can impact eternity. For Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last…” (John 15:16 – NIV).
Prayer
Lord, open my ears to hear Your call and my heart to respond with a resounding ‘yes.’ Give me the courage to trust You even when I don’t see the whole picture. Use my life as an instrument of Your will, and let my obedience bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’s Name, Amen.
Read: Psalm 145:18; Ephesians 4:1
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 139:17-24; Jude 1; Zechariah 5; Zechariah 6; Zechariah 7; Zechariah 8