Are you hearing God’s call to go?
“God has a special, individual call for every Christ-committed layperson.” – Gus Gustafson
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We do have a , calling to Isaiah’s. It is called the .
The first parallel between Isaiah’s call and the Great Commission is a .
Isaiah’s compelling motivation was to warn and to prepare people for God’s judgment so that they might turn back to Him and repent.
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Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-5 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20 (ESV)
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Our compelling motivation is that Jesus is coming back to earth.
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31 (ESV)
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The return of Jesus Christ is .
The second parallel between Isaiah’s call and the Great Commission is a strong awareness of God’s and .
Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:16-18 (ESV)
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It isn’t through our righteousness, our ability, nor our authority that we fulfill our calling. It’s through the righteousness and authority of Jesus and through the ability and power of the Holy Spirit.
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The third parallel between Isaiah’s call and the Great Commission is a clear, undeniable, .
Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-9 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
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Are you willing to answer God’s call, like Isaiah, by saying, “Here I am, Send me.”
Isaiah 6:1-8 and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) both emphasize themes of divine calling, purification, and mission. Reflecting on these passages together can help deepen your understanding of your own spiritual journey and calling. Here are some personal reflection questions:
Isaiah 6:1-8
- Encountering God:
- How do I respond when I feel I am in the presence of God, similar to Isaiah’s vision of the Lord?
- What moments in my life have felt like a profound encounter with the divine?
- Self-Perception and Sin:
- How do I view my own unworthiness or sinfulness in the light of God’s holiness?
- What aspects of my life need purification or change to better serve God?
- Divine Cleansing:
- Reflect on a time when you felt cleansed or forgiven by God. How did this experience transform you?
- In what ways do I seek or resist God’s purifying work in my life?
- Responding to God’s Call:
- How do I discern God’s calling in my life?
- Am I ready to say, “Here am I; send me,” even if the task seems daunting or unclear?
Connection to the Great Commission
- Understanding the Mission:
- How do I understand the Great Commission in the context of my daily life and work?
- What does “making disciples of all nations” mean to me personally?
- Empowerment and Authority:
- How do I experience the authority and presence of Christ as I go about my daily activities?
- In what ways do I rely on Jesus’ promise to be with us always in fulfilling my mission?
- Sharing the Gospel:
- How comfortable am I in sharing my faith with others? What are the challenges I face?
- What practical steps can I take to be more effective in sharing the Good News?
- Teaching and Baptizing:
- How do I engage in teaching others about Jesus and the faith?
- What role does baptism and the sacraments play in my understanding of the Great Commission?
Integrative Reflection
- Personal Mission:
- How does Isaiah’s willingness to be sent by God inspire my own sense of mission and purpose?
- In what ways do I feel called to participate in the Great Commission in my community or globally?
- Transformation through Encounter:
- How has my own encounter with God transformed my view of the world and my role in it?
- How can I continue to seek and embrace these transformative encounters?
- Living Out the Commission:
- What practical steps can I take to align my life more closely with the Great Commission?
- How can I support others in their journeys of faith and discipleship?
Reflecting on these questions can help you draw deeper connections between the transformative vision of Isaiah and the call to mission in the Great Commission, enriching your spiritual life and sense of purpose.