When was the last time you considered your purpose in life? Has your life been drastically altered in a good way? Do you have something to share with the world? Many years ago, there was a man who had a passion to do something great and he was brave enough to step out of his comfort zone for a purpose bigger than himself. This man’s story continues to inspire people to reach for more and answer the call of purpose that we all crave as human beings.
Find what inspires you!
Life has a strange way of presenting situations and circumstances that ultimately lead us to greater things. Sometimes it’s very simple and yet other times it’s completely epic. Our stories may not be as heavenly as Isaiah’s but we can certainly grasp the magnitude of what he experienced on that special day.
The prophet Isaiah describes an incredible vision that God gave him in Isaiah 6. He saw the Lord on a throne with angelic beasts flying around crying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory!” (Isaiah 6:3 NIV)
An angelic being then came to Isaiah, took a burning coal and touched his mouth with it to show the removal of his guilt and the forgiveness of his sin. (Isaiah 6:7) That’s when Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” (Isaiah 6:8)
Isaiah responded willingly and said, “Here I am! Send me.”
A reason to be sent out
When Jesus came to earth He had an effect on people similar to the one God had on Isaiah. Many people who came face to face with Jesus were forever changed. He forgave their sins, removed their guilt, and healed their bodies. And when Jesus called His disciples, they willingly followed Him. When He sent them out to minister, they promptly went.
And before ascending into heaven, Jesus said, “go into all the world and make disciples.” His desire was that as His disciples lived their lives, they would tell people about Him and teach others everything He said. (Matthew 28:18-20)
What does this mean for us?
God might call some of us to go out into different parts of the world, and He might call others to stay where they are and become teachers, leaders, pastors, mothers, fathers, creatives, business owners, farmers, and active members of their local communities.
So, in what ways do you need to say “yes” to God’s call today? What daily opportunities do you have to tell people about Jesus? Do you have gifts, talents, and abilities to share with the world?
Regardless of what you do or who you are, each of us can say, “Here I am! Send me.”
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