I’m taking a morning Bible study class again during the school semester, and we’re covering just the book of Isaiah. This is the second time I’ve taken it, the last time was probably about two years ago. It’s the same teacher, which is cool, because I really like his style and his methods.
Recently, we were talking about the calling of Isaiah as a prophet, in Isaiah chapter 6. He said that this chapter is a pattern of how the Lord calls prophets, and I’m still trying to understand that principle. But, there is one thing I like that is really cool — it was Isaiah’s attitude towards the calling.
First of all, Isaiah feels unworthy in the sight of the Lord. A prophet feeling inadequate is not uncommon — it was difficult for Moses, Jeremiah, and Peter … or even Jonah for that matter.
The part I love the conversation between the Lord and Isaiah:
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?
Then said I, Here am I; send me.
I love the idea of anyone being able to stand before the Lord, and in His presence, have the confidence to look at Him and say that they are ready to do His work. I imagine that it requires a lot of spiritual development to get to that point. Surely, Isaiah must have prepared himself for years before this moment, obeying the Lord.