“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!’” – Isaiah 6:8
There’s a difference between hearing instructions—and actually following through.
In Isaiah 6, we encounter a defining moment: the prophet hears the voice of God and responds with bold, willing obedience—“Here am I. Send me!” It’s more than a declaration; it’s the response of a heart transformed by the presence of God. Isaiah has seen the Lord, been cleansed, and now stands ready to be sent.
This idea of answering a call has a curious parallel in how we respond to phone calls. When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, he imagined people would answer with “Ahoy!” But Thomas Edison suggested a different word—“Hello”—which eventually became standard.
Yet, cultures around the world answer differently:
In Russia: “I’m listening.”
In France: “Who is on the phone?”
In Italy: “Ready!”
In Spain: “Speak!” (¡Hable!)
In Germany: The caller simply gives their last name.
In Portugal: “I’m here.”
Different words. Same meaning: I’m present. I’m paying attention. I’m ready.
So when God calls—how do we answer?
Throughout Scripture, people responded to God's call in a variety of ways:
Moses hesitated.
Jonah ran.
Gideon doubted.
But Isaiah said simply and bravely: “Here am I.”
But Isaiah didn’t arrive at that response by accident. God took him through a process of preparation:
He saw the Lord’s holiness (Isaiah 6:1–4).
He recognized his sinfulness (v.5).
He received cleansing and forgiveness (v.6–7).
Only then was he ready to be sent.
Isaiah’s story reminds us: we can’t answer God’s call in our own strength. But when we've been purified by His mercy—when we've stood in His presence—we are empowered to say yes.
A Prayer of Willingness
Lord,
I hear Your voice: “Whom shall I send?”
And I say—Here am I. Send me.
I offer myself fully to You—
ready to go wherever You lead and do whatever You ask.
Purify my heart. Shape my motives. Strengthen my faith.
Lead me by Your Spirit, and use me today for Your glory.
May my answer always be: Yes, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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