King Uzziah’s death marked time; Isaiah saw the Lord sitting
on a throne in the temple in a vision. As God’s glory filled the place, Isaiah
knew he was unclean, unworthy, to be in His presence. One seraph took a hot
coal from off the altar and touched his lips; God purged his sins. Then Isaiah
heard the Lord asking who He could send (on a mission). Without hesitation,
Isaiah volunteered to go. He had no idea what the task entailed, where he would
go, or what to say—but he was willing to be used by God. That moment was a
spiritual marker for Isaiah.
Is your life marked with spiritual reminders? Moments etched
in time when you know you met Holy God: He asked (or commanded) you “to go,” or
be still and know that He is God, or He spoke some other message you knew was
from Him. If you have seen God move powerfully and He changed you, then He left
spiritual markers as reminders of His activity. But not all spiritual remembrances
are of obedience, some bear reminders of neglecting God’s guidance. Those
markers are not there for condemnation but as reminders to avoid repeating the
same mistakes, reminders of God’s love, faithfulness, and goodness when He
carried you through the difficult times.
Have you heard God speak while in His presence? How did you
respond? Were you obedient? Did you volunteer your service as Isaiah, or did
you turn away? If you chose the latter, don’t let the enemy win a victory by
convincing you it is too late to follow hard after God, to have a heart for
Him. Receive the forgiveness God offers to all through the death and
resurrection of His Son, Jesus, and say as Isaiah, “Here am I, send me.”
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