And
I heard the voice of the Lord. It was saying, “Whom shall I send?” and “Who
does go for us?” And I say, “Here am I, send me!” (Isaiah 6:8)
How
often – how completely – for what length of time do you place yourself in the
presence of God to simply listen for His voice? With meetings and phone calls,
problems and decisions, people and places demanding your attention each day,
does your role as leader prevent you from doing your job as servant?
Isaiah describes an
encounter that happened because he was waiting on the Lord. He had searched
himself, prepared himself, and then stood – simply waiting, watching, and
listening. God speaks. One who will be used by Him must spend time listening
for His call. Notice too, that Isaiah did not know the task, so he could not
foresee the results, nor could he know the personal cost of his mission. Even
so, he simply said, “Here am I, send me.”
Will you intentionally
place yourself in the Lord’s presence; anxiously awaiting His call? Will you
answer, “Yes!” before you know the details? If so, God will speak to you.
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