“Hear me, O coastlands, listen, O distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me. You are my servant, he said to me, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, yet my reward is with the LORD, my recompense is with my God. For now the LORD has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, that Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; and I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD, and my God is now my strength! It is too little, he says, for you to be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and restore the survivors of Israel; I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” -Isaiah 49:1-6
If you’ve ever wondered what God’s plan was for you, read this passage and know. While these words foreshadow John the Baptist, can you see your name hidden in its message? He has made you His sword, arrow, servant, and light to the nations. In your toil, rest easy, for your reward is with the Lord.
God calls for you to share the Gospel so that His salvation may reach the ends of the earth. It is an enormous task, but it begins with sharing the good news with just one person.