Date: Sunday, 26th May, 2024
Text: Isaiah 6:1-8
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
During Isaiah’s glorious encounter with God, he heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then Isaiah said, “Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8.
God will never force himself on anyone. He has given us the freewill to choose the way to go. But we are responsible for our choices (we can’t blame anyone for our choices) and would be judged for them, whether good or bad.
The word of God says, “Your people shall be volunteers in the day of your power; in the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth.-Psalm 110:3 NKJV.
Isaiah volunteered himself to be a willing vessel in the hand of God and the Lord used him mightily. When you release your time, talent and treasure for the use of the King of kings, you have nothing to lose except your chains, sicknesses, sorrow, poverty and pains.
However, for God to use you, you must first surrender to him for cleansing. When Isaiah realized the filthiness of his lips, he condemned himself as unfit for the Master’s use. But God had mercy on him and sent one of the ministering angels to purge his lips with fire. Isaiah 6:4-6
The Lord is still in the business of purging souls who have made themselves available. Come as you are but surrender to Christ’s lordship. He specializes in qualifying the unqualified. He will show you mercy; purge you and use you for his glory; only make yourself available and depart from iniquity.
Prayer Nugget: Father, I am a willing vessel; here am I, send me.