R.S.V.P. to God
Whenever I read Isaiah 6:1-8 I am deeply moved.
I’m there, it’s me, it’s not Isaiah. I can see the train of His robe filling the temple. It flows on for what looks like forever for the temple is large in size. I see the angels attending to Him. I can hear voices crying out, “Holy! Holy! Holy! I can hear the rush of the angel’s wings as he flies swiftly towards me carrying the hot coal. I can feel the floor trembling beneath me and I’m in fear being in His very presence. I can feel the heat coming off the burning coal as it is placed upon my lips. My heart is overwhelmed by the pronouncement that my iniquities have been taken away and my sins are forgiven.
And then the unthinkable happens. The Lord God Almighty Himself speaks. Looking directly into my eyes with blazing light emanating from His eyes into mine, He asks “Whom shall I send, and who will go for US?” Without hesitation I reply, “Here am I. Send me!”
His power transfers into me, fills my very being and I’m forever filled with His passion for the world He has created. He sends me out, filled with His Spirit. I’m merely His willing vessel to accomplish His will.
He desires to send more workers out to share His passion. Are you willing to R.S.V.P. to His Holy Calling?
Responsibility ~ Are you willing to take ownership and act on what you know to be right? Are you willing to confess your sin and live a righteous life before the Lord so He can use you?
Sacrifice ~ Giving up what you love for something you love even more. Do you love Him more than anything or anyone else? What are you willing to sacrifice?
Vision ~ Are you communicating with passion what you see, feel, and hear? Are you focused? Do you see the vision He has set before you? He has called you, therefore He has given you a vision, a mission.
Partner ~ You can’t always go yourself, but you can partner with those of us who are there on the front lines every day. You can pray. We need your prayers. It’s the protection and the under girding we desperately need. You can give. Even the smallest of gifts is powerful when it is given out of obedience and in Jesus name. Choose a missionary and stand in the gap with/for them. It’s your choice.
How will you R.S.V.P. to God?
Father, I am undone, a woman of unclean lips. Please cleanse me and make me a worthy messenger. I desire to answer your call. Yes, Lord! Here am I, send me!
Yes, Lord, Here I am, send me. Lord help to let Your light shine through me. Let me never forget that I am a sinner and that I am only saved because of Your love and grace. You are holy, holy, holy.
Awesome! Thank you – this is beautiful!
YES! Definitely praying that the Lord will bless your efforts…
My prayer is that I would always respond in radical obedience, as Isaish, Here I am.. send me. Here I am, use me. Here I am, break me.
Beautiful words Marsha.
Marsha, what an awesome devotional. I loved how you personalized it. And the RSVP was perfect! I feel like standing up and shouting YES; here I am take me too.
Simply beautiful!
Love,
Debbie
Preach on my dear sis. Such powerful truth spoken here. I love you, joining you in the call.
RSVP, wow Marsha! you gave me a new understanding of RSVP. Love this beautiful devotion.