[The Mayor]

July 23, 2006

Whom Shall I Send?

READ: Isaiah 6:1-8

I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” —Isaiah 6:8

As a young pastor, I served a fledgling new congregation that included my parents. My father was very active in the church’s “people ministries”—evangelism, hospital and nursing-home visitation, bus ministry, relief for the poor, and more. Although he had never been formally trained in ministry, Dad had a natural ability to connect with people who were in the midst of hard times. That was his passion—the downtrodden people who are often overlooked. In fact, on the day he died, my last conversation with him was about someone he had promised to call on. He was concerned that his promise be kept.

I believe that my father’s service was one that followed the heart of Christ. Jesus looked out over the masses of the forgotten people of the world and felt compassion for them (Matthew 9:36-38). He commanded His followers to pray that the heavenly Father would send workers (like my dad) to reach those weighed down with the cares of life.

My father became the answer to those prayers in many hurting people’s lives, and we can as well. When the prayer goes out for someone to represent Christ’s love, may our heart respond: “Lord, here am I! Send me.” —Bill Crowder

Take the task He gives you gladly,
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
“Here am I, send me, send me.”  —Darch

True service is love in working clothes.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Psalms 33-34; Acts 24

[WVNan]

Here I am, Lord.
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord.
If you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

[stopem]

Good Morning Mayor.


17 "Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD.

So much of the Old Testament relates to Israel and what is happening in this day and age.
I prayed from the Bible when my SIL was fighting in the first Gulf war.

[luvie]

Blessed Sunday morning to you Rus! Hope your weekend has been a good one.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Finest

May You Have a Blessed Sunday

[Majie Purple]

((((Wonderful Sunday message!))))

[.30Carbine]

Take the task He gives you gladly,
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
“Here am I, send me, send me.” —Darch

Very lovely. I love repeating it!