Oct 21 2009
Isaiah – What’s your motivation?
During the call of Isaiah (Chapter 6), we witness the theophany and divine election of the prophet by God. Yet just as we are ready to give Isaiah a high five for stepping up to the plate and taking on the role of a messenger, God provides a twist to the story. The message God has in store for Isaiah to proclaim to the people of Israel will not be “heard” or “seen.” Imagine God calling you to his service and then informing you that “Oh, by the way no one will listen to what you have to say.” Truly the fact Isaiah continues to remain faithful to his call, speaks volumes to his motivation for carrying out the call. Serving God is not about being liked, well received or in Isaiah’s case even heard. Serving God involves dedication and motivation towards God, realizing the opportunity to serve the Creator of both heaven and earth is reward enough. Prehaps now is the time to take inventory of self by asking one’s self : What’s your motivation?