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Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go - Part 2 — 9/26/2024 10:00 AM

Today's speaker is Christopher Brooks, Senior Pastor of Woodside Bible Church in Detroit, MI. Pastor Brooks continues his 2-day series, declaring that God's forgiveness compels us to go to the unreached. His text is Isaiah 6:5-7.

Notes

Living in Light of Isaiah 6: Answering God's Call

In Isaiah 6, we encounter a profound vision of God’s glory that not only highlights His holiness but also challenges us to align our lives with His mission. In the backdrop of this passage, Israel is in a low moment, yet even amidst despair, God's mercy, grace, and redemptive plan shine through. This passage speaks volumes about how we are called to live in response to God's greatness too.

Key Themes From Isaiah 6

  1. God's Glory and Our Sin: Isaiah finds himself in awe of God’s holiness, declaring, "Woe is me! For I am lost; I am a man of unclean lips" (Isaiah 6:5). This recognition of personal sin is crucial. Acknowledging our shortcomings prepares our hearts for God's transformative grace.
  2. God’s Mercy and Atonement: Despite Isaiah’s sinfulness, God responds with mercy. The seraphim touches Isaiah's lips with a burning coal, proclaiming, "Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for" (Isaiah 6:7). This act foreshadows the ultimate atonement through Jesus Christ. No sin is greater than the power of His sacrifice.
  3. Our Commission: After receiving forgiveness, God poses a question: "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" (Isaiah 6:8). Isaiah’s response, "Here am I! Send me," serves as a powerful reminder of our calling to participate in God’s mission. We are not merely spectators; we are commissioned to share His grace with a world in need.

Action Steps for Living on Mission

  1. Reflect on Your Relationship With God: Start each day by asking yourself, “What evil exists in the world that God is calling me to confront by His grace?” Allow this reflection to guide your actions.
  2. Seek Forgiveness: Recognize your own sin and embrace God's forgiveness. Align your heart with His Word. If God says you are forgiven, believe it.
  3. Engage With Your Community: Identify what is broken in your surroundings. What needs repair? Whether it’s a relationship, a social issue, or a community project, commit to being an agent of change.
  4. Create Beauty: Consider what beauty God might be calling you to create in your life and community. It could be through art, service, or simply kindness. Be intentional about bringing God’s light into dark places.

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.’" Charles Spurgeon once said, "We are but beggars telling other beggars where to find bread." This humble perspective reminds us that our mission is not about being better than others but sharing the grace we’ve received. As we reflect on Isaiah 6, let’s remember that God’s glory compels us to respond. We are invited into a journey of grace and mission, where our lives can reflect His redemptive story. This week, may we boldly say, “Here am I! Send me,” and step into the beautiful calling of being agents of God’s grace in a world that desperately needs it.

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