Here Am I, Send Me

In Isaiah 6:8-9, the Lord asks, “Who Here Am I, Send Me!”

By Junior Tate

November 11, 2025

When God spoke to Isaiah in the temple, the prophet heard one of the greatest questions ever asked in Scripture:
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8 (KJV)
Isaiah responded with one of the greatest answers a believer can give:
“Here am I; send me.”

This moment captures the heart of true discipleship—complete surrender to the will of God. Isaiah wasn’t perfect. He even confessed, “I am a man of unclean lips” (Isaiah 6:5). But after God cleansed him, he became willing. Availability, not ability is what God looks for.

Centuries later, Jesus echoed this same divine call in the New Testament when He gave the Great Commission, the final command to all believers.

Matthew 28:18-20 (KJV):
“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”

The command of Jesus is not optional. It is the heartbeat of the Christian life. Salvation is not the ending, it is the beginning of a life of discipleship.

The Call to Build Christ’s Kingdom

When a soul is saved, the Holy Spirit ignites a desire to serve Christ and grow His Kingdom. This desire is spiritual, supernatural, and God-given.

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) says:
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

We are saved to serve, not simply to sit. Jesus said:

John 15:8 (KJV):
“Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.”

A fruitless Christian is not walking in discipleship. True discipleship always produces action, growth, compassion, and a burning desire to reach the lost.

Three Essential Tools for Every Disciple

God calls us to go, but He also equips us first. Before God sends you out, He builds you up.

The Word of God — The Foundation of Discipleship

God’s Word renews our mind, strengthens our faith, and guides our steps.

Romans 12:2 (KJV):
“Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

Psalm 119:105 (KJV):
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV):
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God… that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

Scripture is our weapon, our food, our counselor, our map, and our anchor.
Jesus Himself used Scripture when tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1–11).
He prayed, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” (John 17:17)

A believer who does not study cannot grow. A believer who grows becomes a disciple.

Prayer — Our Direct Communication With God

Prayer is the spiritual heartbeat of the disciple. Through prayer:

• We hear God’s voice
• We receive direction
• We intercede for the lost
• We gain spiritual strength and courage

Jeremiah 29:12-13 (KJV):
“Then shall ye call upon me… And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”

James 5:16 (KJV):
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

Matthew 7:7 (KJV):
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

Prayer is where battles are won before they are ever fought.

Fasting — Power, Clarity, and Spiritual Breakthrough

Fasting humbles the flesh and strengthens the spirit.

Ezra 8:23 (KJV):
“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”

Matthew 17:21 (KJV):
“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”

Fasting:

• Sharpens spiritual sensitivity
• Dies to the flesh
• Breaks strongholds
• Opens the heart to God’s voice
• Prepares us for ministry

Isaiah described God’s chosen fast:

Isaiah 58:6 (KJV):
“To loose the bands of wickedness… to break every yoke?”

Fasting releases spiritual power for the work God calls us to do.

Spiritual Gifts for Kingdom Service

Every believer has at least one spiritual gift.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (KJV):
“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit… to every man is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.”

These gifts are not optional, they are necessary for building the Kingdom.

• Teaching (Romans 12:7)
• Encouraging (Romans 12:8)
• Serving (Romans 12:7)
• Giving (Romans 12:8)
• Mercy (Romans 12:8)
• Evangelism (Ephesians 4:11)
• Intercession (1 Timothy 2:1)

God did not equip us to hide our gifts but to use them for His glory.

Where Do We Begin Our Mission?

Jesus gave the blueprint for the Christian mission:

Acts 1:8 (KJV):
“Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

This shows that the mission starts small, but grows wide.

1. Start at Home — Jerusalem

Your home is your first ministry.

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV):
“Train up a child in the way he should go…”

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (KJV):
“Teach them diligently unto thy children…”

Your family should see your testimony firsthand:

• Pray together
• Read Scripture together
• Live Christ before them daily

A ministry that does not begin at home is incomplete.

Serve in the Local Church — Judea

The local church is God’s training ground.

Ephesians 4:11-12 (KJV):
“For the perfecting of the saints… for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

Hebrews 10:25 (KJV):
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together…”

There we grow, serve, encourage, and mature.

Build Small Groups — Fellowship and Discipleship

The early church thrived in small groups.

Acts 2:46-47 (KJV):
“Breaking bread from house to house… praising God… and the Lord added to the church daily.”

Small groups:

• Strengthen believers
• Encourage fellowship
• Multiply disciples
• Promote accountability
• Allow for deeper teaching

God often uses small groups to spark revival.

Go Across Town — Samaria and the Community

Witness in your:

• Workplace
• School
• Neighborhood
• Stores
• Daily routines

Colossians 4:5 (KJV):
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without…”

Mark 16:15 (KJV):
“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

Every place your feet walk is a mission field.

Witness Wherever God Calls — The Uttermost Parts

When God prompts your heart to witness to someone, you can be assured:

John 6:44 (KJV):
“No man can come to me, except the Father… draw him.”

If God sends you to speak, He has already:

• Prepared their heart
• Convicted their spirit
• Opened the door
• Arranged the moment
• Made you the messenger

You are simply stepping into the work He already began.

Philip experienced this in Acts 8:29-35 (KJV) when the Holy Spirit told him to approach the Ethiopian eunuch. The man was already reading Scripture. God had prepared him long before Philip arrived.

Christian vs. Disciple — The Vital Difference

Many claim the title “Christian,” but few walk in the path of discipleship.

A Christian may believe

But a disciple follows.

A Christian may sit

But a disciple serves.

A Christian may claim Christ

But a disciple carries the cross.**

Jesus made the requirements of discipleship clear:

Luke 9:23 (KJV):
“If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”

John 8:31 (KJV):
“If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”

A disciple says with Isaiah:

“Here am I; send me.”

God Is Still Asking the Question

The world is desperate for truth.
The church is facing compromise and coldness.
The harvest is more ready now than ever before.

And God’s question from Isaiah still echoes:

“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”

Will we hide in comfort?
Will we remain silent?
Or will we stand and say:

“Here am I; send me.”

m shall I send, and who will go for us?” and Isaiah responds, “Here am I; send me.” This same call echoes in Matthew 28:18-20, where Jesus commands His followers to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nation.” After we are saved, the Holy Spirit places within our hearts a burden and desire to build Christ’s Kingdom. Salvation is not the finish line, it is the starting point of discipleship. Every born-again believer is called to take part in the Great Commission.

So how do we begin? We start with the tools God has given us. First, the Word of God, we must study Scripture daily so our mind is renewed and our faith strengthened. Second, prayer, this is where we learn to hear the voice of God and align our hearts with His will. Third, fasting, this humbles our flesh and sharpens our spiritual focus, giving us clarity, power, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. God has also given each believer spiritual gifts, not to be hidden, but to be used in service. Some are gifted to teach, some to encourage, some to serve, some to give, some to pray, and all are gifted to love.

But where do we start this mission? Begin at home, live Christ before your family, pray together, and let your testimony shine in your own household. Then, serve in your local church, supporting the body of Christ and growing alongside other believers. From there, build small groups, share Bible studies, and encourage fellowship and discipleship. Then, go across town, into your community, workplace, and schools, witnessing wherever God opens the door. And when God calls you to speak to someone about salvation, remember this, if He has called you to them, He is already dealing with their heart. You are simply stepping into the work He has already begun.

Jesus did not call us merely to be “Christians” in name, He called us to be disciples. A Christian may profess belief, but a disciple follows, obeys, learns, serves, and goes. A Christian may sit in the pew, but a disciple stands up and says: “Here am I, Lord, send me.”