Summary: Isaiah and I had a similar response… Have you read the book of Isaiah? In chapter 6, Isaiah sees the Lord. His response is one of recognizing the glory of God in contrast to the ugliness of himself. Isaiah says, “Woe to me! I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips.” But God was not there to condemn Isaiah for his wrongdoings. Rather, He was there to call Isaiah to himself. The Lord forgave Isaiah of his sin and commissioned him to tell others God’s message. My experience was similar to Isaiah’s. I, too, was a broken man when I met Jesus Christ. I was a man of unclean lips and unclean actions. But, God called me to Himself. After Isaiah met the Lord, he said, “Here am I. Send me!” I responded in the same way. After realizing the power of God’s love and forgiveness, I wanted to tell others. I vividly remember telling the Lord, “I will tell everyone what you’ve done.” God’s power and love in our lives compel us to tell others the Good News. Have you had an “Isaiah experience?” Have you been broken and unclean only to hear God say that He loves you, forgives you, and wants to use you to reach others? If so, don’t settle for mediocrity. Respond with a renewed determination to tell others of His great love. Let your “Isaiah moment” be the catalyst for reaching your world.
