February 18, 2026
— Elisabeth Elliot · Source: Guided by God's Promises, pp. 340–341
Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here I am; send me!”
Isaiah's "Here I am" did not stem from his confidence in his own abilities, but from his firsthand witness to the holiness and glory of God's throne. When Elisabeth Elliot exclaimed, "To comply! With the Lord of the Universe!", she was reminding us that the essence of calling is not the completion of a task, but the submission to sovereignty. The foresight in a dream is the Lord's gentle confirmation of His presence. The significance of my short-term mission trip to Africa lies not in how much change I can bring there, but in the fact that when I set aside the rational judgment of "Why me?" and simply say "Send me" because of His greatness, my life enters into God's eternal plan. Obedience means no longer considering the difficulty of the circumstances, but only the love and omnipotence of the one who issues the command.
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You from the bottom of my heart! Thank You for strengthening my heart beforehand through my dreams, and for opening the door to missionary work in Africa through the confirmation of the church. Lord, facing this unknown journey, I no longer dwell on my weaknesses or the challenges of my circumstances, but fix my gaze on You—the Lord who commands and rules over all things. Lord, here I am, send me! Anoint my steps, that I may not only work on the land of Africa, but also become a living sacrifice of Your love and truth. May the faith of Elisabeth Elliot inspire me, so that I may find peace in knowing Your name in any circumstance. You personally lead the way, and all glory belongs to You. Amen!