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Understanding the “Call”

Sometimes when God calls us to “do” or “be” something for Him it doesn’t make a lot of sense. Often people will look at you and wonder. “Negatively”… They will wonder if you’re stepping out of the will of God. They will wonder if you’re running from something. They will wonder if you have issues…

Sometimes when God calls us to “do” or “be” something for Him it doesn’t make a lot of sense.

Often people will look at you and wonder.

“Negatively”…

  • They will wonder if you’re stepping out of the will of God.
  • They will wonder if you’re running from something.
  • They will wonder if you have issues with authority (they may even call you a “Maverick”).
  • They will wonder about money.
  • They will wonder about relationships.
  • They will wonder about motives.
  • They will wonder…

“Positively”…

  • They will wonder what God is calling them to that will make others wonder.
  • They will wonder how they can help you as you answer “The call.”
  • They will wonder what “The call” sounds/feels like…
  • They will wonder…

When God calls the journey does not always make sense!

A classic biblical example is Abram (read it here).

This morning I discovered a verse that kind of sums this whole “Call” thing up…

“How can we understand the road we travel? It is the LORD who directs our steps” (Proverbs 20:24 NLT).

If you are being called by God to do something you will know it! It will be:

  • Consistent (The “idea/feeling/dream won’t go away), and
  • Biblical (The idea will not violate what God has said in the Scriptures)

Others may not understand the “Why and How” but you will know that you must go.

Understanding is not necessary for obedience!

You must know/trust that God is calling you and directing your steps and then… step on out.

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  1. SAM

    If you are being called by God to do something you will know it! It will be:

    Consistent (The “idea/feeling/dream won’t go away), and
    Biblical (The idea will not violate what God has said in the Scriptures).

    WHEW! Then I am right on track. Just the Word of encouragement that I need, when sometimes I wonder if this is all just in my head.

    Thank you…

    🙂

  2. phill

    WOW

  3. Beth

    Will this be in your book one day?
    I sure would like a copy!

  4. rindy

    “Understanding is not necessary for obedience”…wow…you hit it on that one!!

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