Walking With Christ

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.(ESV)

There are a lot of verses in the bible that speak about being called. Everyone is called. Called by God to enter into a relationship with Him. Not everyone is chosen. The difference between the called and the chosen is that the chosen answered when called.

Noah answered. David answered. Moses answered. The twelve disciples answered. Esther was given the option to ignore the call, but she was told what would happen if she did. King Saul was replace by David when he stopped listening to his calling.

It is a really scary thing to answer that call, because, ultimately, we have to be willing to give up everything we know. We have to let go of everything that we are holding so tightly to. For some, this is anger, sadness, bitterness, or emptiness. For others, this could be happiness, comfort, safety, family, or even the very life we were given.

I have seen miracles. I have seen God work in the lives of people (and my own life). The biggest brag I have is that I was blessed to witness His good works, His grace, and His glory. That is far more rewarding than a comfortable and safe life.

The phone is ringing. Answer it.