Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Scripture Insights
I grew up in my family’s heating and air-conditioning business in North Central Illinois. After gaining some field experience, I managed the service department and learned something crucial: we were all “parts runners.”
When a technician called needing an urgent repair part, someone had to drop everything and deliver it immediately. No delays. No excuses. Comfort couldn’t wait. This required two things: awareness and willingness. We stayed alert for the call, ready to abandon less urgent tasks for something more important at that moment.
Isaiah demonstrates this same posture before God’s throne. After experiencing God’s holiness and receiving cleansing (Isa. 6:1-7), he hears the divine question: “Whom shall I send?” (v. 8). Without hesitation, Isaiah responds: “Here am I. Send me!”
Like those urgent parts runs, God’s call demands immediate availability. Isaiah didn’t negotiate terms or request details—he simply made himself available.
Where is God bringing awareness to your heart today? His mission field surrounds us—broken relationships, hurting neighbors, unreached communities. Are you willing to say yes to God’s call right now, even if it means dropping something important for something eternally important?
Today’s Prayer
Lord, help me recognize your holy character today. As you cleanse and purify me, give me Isaiah’s heart—aware, willing, and ready to boldly say, “Here am I. Send me!”
—Sam Senica
Missions Mobilization Coordinator, USA/Canada Region
