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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 3 of 5
Isaiah 6:1-13
In a glorious vision, young Isaiah suddenly finds himself placed in the presence of the most holy God. The solemn effect of this Presence is a conviction of sin which causes the prophet to give expression to a further woe, this time against himself (cf. Luke 5:8). But the grace of God will provide for the demands of His own holiness. The altar is next to the throne. The cleansing of the sinner is achieved by that which speaks of Christ’s sacrifice. And notice with what eagerness Isaiah at once offers himself for the service of the One who has just removed his sin. Are we ready to respond in the same way to the Lord’s call: "Here am I, send me"?
It is a strange mission which the young prophet first receives. It involves his making a declaration to "this people" that God will make His message incomprehensible to them. This hardness of heart is often referred to (Matthew 13:14 . . .) and was only sent after these people had themselves "despised the word of the Holy One of Israel" (Isaiah 5:24). And God allows it so that "the nations" can share in salvation (Romans 11:25).
That year when King Uzziah died was decisive for young Isaiah. Has there also been an outstanding date in your life: the date of your conversion?
