DAY 20 / SEND ME

Yesterday, we prayed about stepping into obedience to the Great Commission with the confidence that we are sent and sustained by the power and command of God. Many times, this is a bold conversation with God that produces discomfort or fear. But consider Isaiah’s vision in Isaiah 6. The Seraphim were calling out, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is filled with His glory.” (Isaiah 6:3).

Wait a minute – when we watch the news or think about all the pagan cultures of the world, it sure doesn’t look like God’s glory is filling the earth! Isaiah may have been thinking the same thing because he responded, woe is me…I’m unclean and I’m living with the unclean! God then redeemed Isaiah and asked him, “Now, who shall I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah’s response, “Send me.”  

God’s glory does fill the whole earth, but the darkness is hiding the truth. Carriers of the truth must be sent out. So many are waiting to hear about the Light. There will be a day when the knowledge of the Lord fills the whole earth as the waters cover the sea. (Hab. 2:14) The mission of every believer and every church is to advance the Kingdom to this end. 

PRAY

Ask the Lord about your part in the mission to advance the Kingdom and see the whole earth have the knowledge of the Lord. Pray for an obedient heart and a willing spirit to say, “Send me out on the task that you have for me, no matter the discomfort or fear.”  Know that the Lord is with you, always.