Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Isaiah 6:8
Bible verse for Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
Isaiah 6:8
“I heard the Lord's voice, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me!"”
— Bible (KJV) · Read Isaiah in context
The scene behind the verse
Jerusalem temple, 740 BC. Freshly cleansed Isaiah hears God's voice seeking a messenger. Without knowing the difficulty ahead, he volunteers immediately. Modern location: Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel.
Original language
hineni (הִנֵּנִי) — here I am, completely present and available
Historical context
Isaiah's ministry would last 60 years and include predicting Jerusalem's destruction and exile
What most readers miss
God used the plural 'us' - this was the Trinity in counsel before Isaiah was called
Common misconception
People think God only calls 'qualified' people to ministry. Isaiah volunteered before knowing what he was signing up for - his qualification was his cleansing, not his abilities.
How this verse has been applied
The next time someone asks for a volunteer at church, in your community, or family - before you think of reasons why not, say 'Here I am' first.
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