The word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." -Jeremiah 1:4, 5
The book of Jeremiah ought to get us to thinking about what is known as “The call of God.” Anyone who considers him or herself a follower of Christ must somehow come to terms with this issue regarding the call. The Bible shows us that God has called us to be His followers, and He has also called us to specific tasks and responsibilities in His kingdom. We mistakenly believe sometimes that the call of God is only for the prophets of old and the preachers of today. The prophet of God was called and so is the one who preaches the gospel, but the call of God is for all believers. God has called you and me into His service in order to fulfill a divine purpose. You see, when we come to understand the call, we come to better realize our reason for being here in the world in the first place. When a person ceases to believe that he has a good reason for being here, then that individual is heading for trouble – spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically. The Lord has not called us to drift our way through life, but rather the Lord has called us to walk forward in the victory that is ours in Christ Jesus.
When we begin to comprehend the truth of God’s call, we start to overcome the fears that can so easily hinder us in the faith. The Lord is with us, and therefore we should not be afraid. As the Lord was with Jeremiah, so He is with us. When we stop believing this vital truth we do so at our own peril. In the call of God we find purpose and meaning in life. Right in the midst of the struggles and trials of life we can stand firm, for we are firmly planted - not upon our own strength and abilities, but upon the solid rock of Jesus Christ.
I have heard it said that everyone needs something to believe in. We can find what we are looking for in a personal relationship with Christ. No matter your age, where you have been, or what you have done, there is grace and healing in the Lord. As the Bible says, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18). Do not believe the devil's lie that it's too late. As long as we live and breath there is hope in Christ.
The Lord is calling you into His kingdom and into His service. Open your heart and respond to the call today.
