Send: God's Call

In this message, we explore what it truly means to be sent by God. Being sent starts with an encounter, leads to a response, and is lived out in obedience. Isaiah’s experience gives us a clear picture of this calling.

1. Encountering God’s Holiness – Isaiah 6:1–5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up...” The vision of God’s glory and the cry of the seraphim — “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts” — shake Isaiah to the core.

• Understanding God’s Holiness: The weight of His presence is undeniable.

• Recognizing Our Unworthiness: Isaiah says, “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips...”

• Compelled to Respond: An encounter with God demands a response.

2. Willingness to Go – Isaiah 6:8 God asks, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Isaiah’s response is immediate: “Here am I! Send me.”

• God’s Call: A question still being asked today.

• Isaiah’s Response: Bold, surrendered, and without hesitation.

• Availability Over Ability: God uses those who are willing, not just those who feel ready.

3. Obedience in Action – 1 Samuel 15:22 “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.”

• Importance of Obedience: God values our obedience more than our outward offerings.

• The Cost of Disobedience: Choosing our way over God’s comes with consequences.

• Facing Doubt and Fear: Obedience often challenges us, but it aligns us with God’s purpose.

This message is a call for all of us—not just to hear God’s voice, but to respond.