Here Am I! Send Me!

Many of us have heard messages preached or taught concerning this scripture passage in church. It comes from Isaiah 6, when God asks the question, “Who will go for Us?” Isaiah responds with, “Here am I! Send me.”

When God called me to preach, I was under the impression if God gives it to you, then it will be received by everyone with a smile. Well, about a year into preaching, I had the rude awakening that it is nothing like I thought in the beginning. In fact, not only did everyone not receive the Word of the Lord at times when it was given, but some rebelled against it, with bitterness and acidity.

When I first realized this, I let God know I didn’t want to do this anymore. Sometimes people don’t like what You have to say to them. God rebuked me and let me know He didn’t call me to get approval from people. I was called to preach and speak His Word and not worry myself over if people approved of the Word He had for them. I was called to be obedient to Him, whatever the consequences.

The reason I tell you this, is when God called Isaiah, he, and most of the other prophets, had to deliver messages that were not always received with enthusiasm. Many times, they were met with anger and rebellion.

When you volunteer to go for God, there is great joy and excitement in walking with Him. We also have to remember to not be discouraged when people don’t always warm up to what God speaks through you. Walk in obedience in spite of what He my give you to say or do. In doing this, you will ALWAYS be successful, in spite of what it may look like.