The Lord has led Isaiah through a specific process to prepare him to deliver His message to the people of Judah. First, the Lord showed Himself as the King, continually worshipped by angelic beings declaring His holiness. (Isaiah 6:2–3). Glimpsing the holiness of God brought Isaiah to his knees in a deep understanding of his own sinfulness and that of his people (Isaiah 6:5). Isaiah’s confession was followed by the Lord’s atonement for his sin when the seraphim placed the coal from the altar on Isaiah’s lips (Isaiah 6:6).
Now Isaiah is ready to offer himself in service to the Lord. The prophet comprehends something of God’s holiness, his own sinfulness, and the Lord’s willingness to atone for his sin. He is willing to represent the Lord to his people, who also need to be cleansed by the Lord and repent of their sins.
At this point, Isaiah hears the voice of the Lord. God is asking who He should send. Who is “us” that the Lord is speaking for? The Lord may be referring to the three parts of the Trinity, Father, Son, and Spirit, as He was in Genesis 1:26. Or He may be speaking of Himself and the “hosts” of Heaven, including the seraphim, who occupy His court (Isaiah 6:2). This may also be what is sometimes called the “royal ‘we'” where monarchs and other rulers speak of themselves in plural terms.
Moments earlier, Isaiah might have refused such a mission. He was painfully aware of his unworthiness to speak on God’s behalf (Isaiah 6:5). Now, purified by God’s grace, Isaiah volunteers for God’s mission with confidence. Isaiah is eager both to serve the Lord and to deliver essential truth to His people in Judah.
“Also I heard the VOICE of the LORD, saying: “WHOM shall I SEND, And WHO will GO for US?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”
Isai. 6:8.
Heaven is constantly recruiting for the great comissiom to fish Men into His Kingdom. Many have taken up the challenge variously like Isaiah did in this bible quote, while some still remain hesitant in their shell of fear. Where are you in sharing the living Word?
Availability… that’s the first requirement; the second is processing or discipleship to equip us – have you been there? Notably, a person who hasn’t been caught by Christ can never catch any fish effectively for Jesus. Have you been called? Caught?
The message? The Pharisees who wanted to CATCH, and even CLEAN others in the church today have rather been thorns instead of HOOKs for they are not SENT; with God, the urgency of the FISHING never overrides the principles and requirements… so, be available for PROCESSING before beingv!
God bless.🙏🔥