The answer is: Isaiah

Isa 20:2-3

Isn’t it fascinating when someone’s obedience emerges beyond convention? Isaiah really took unconventionality to a whole new level by walking around barefoot and naked for three years! In Isaiah 20:2-3, God instructs the prophet to strip down as an outward sign against Egypt and Cush. This experience wasn't just a quirky stunt; it reflected the mental and spiritual state of Israel during a turbulent time. Fashionably on-trend? Hardly! Yet it compellingly illustrated vulnerability and destitution, serving as a vivid warning to those who relied on human powers rather than divine ones.

While some might boldly think, "Not on my watch!", here’s the spotlight question: why such extreme measures? It symbolized Israel’s ultimate nakedness before the invading forces and the power struggle with surrounding nations. Often, God uses striking imagery to deliver potent messages—reminds one of Ezeikel’s prophetic acts, where the serious met the absurd in extraordinary way.

And think about this: Throughout history, various demands on prophets have stirred things up and caught everyone's attention. The act survived in scripture like a quirky headline, proving theology has a rich vein of dramatic flair. Isaiah invited tangibility into spirituality. Scenes of shamed prophets have the power to resonate. After all, they’re deeply entrenched in human experiences—celebrating struggle, misunderstanding, and transforming faithfulness beyond our comfort zones. So who knew disruption could be such a conversation starter?