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Thursday, November
22, 2007
Call Waiting
2 Timothy 1:9-10 Who
hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our
works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in
Christ Jesus before the world began, (10) But is now made manifest by the
appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath
brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: (KJV)
A heavenly calling
has gone forth to all mankind, and the question is, who will answer. The
Lord’s plan of salvation was drawn up before the foundation of the world,
knowing that mankind would fall, and what it would take to bring about the
restoration. Did you ever realize that this peace you now experience in
your life, is a result of you answering the call of God, and now walking in
His plan of salvation, a personal blueprint that was drawn up for you
before the this world began? It brings a whole new meaning to trusting in
the Lord with all our heart and not leaning to our own understanding. You
begin to realize that nothing in your walk, happens because of luck, or
chance, or some strange coincidence, but it is actually a divine plan of
salvation for you to walk in. So are you answering the call this day, or
are you putting the Lord on hold?
Romans 8:28-31 And
we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to
them who are the called according to his purpose. (29) For whom he did
foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son,
that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (30) Moreover, whom he
did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also
justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. (31) What shall
we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (KJV)
Did you know that
God was for you, making a plan of salvation before the foundation of the
world? And not only for you, (the fact that He is no respecter of people,
doesn’t play favorites) but a saviour was sent for the whole world. Some
think that predestination means that God chose only certain people, whether
they wanted to follow or not, they have no choice, God decided they were
going to inherit His kingdom. The truth be known Church, salvation is like
a telephone call to give directions; one has to take the time to receive
the message and then follow the instructions. Even though at times we may
get blown off course by winds of doctrine, by redialing our heavenly Father
and reestablishing an open line of communication, it can get us right back
on course. So the more you keep the line of communication open, the more
familiar you will become with the voice giving the directions, and the
clearer the path of escape will become. The more you choose to follow the
Lord, the more He will reveal Himself to you.
Mark 4:24-25 And
he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it
shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. (25) For
he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall
be taken even that which he hath. (KJV)
God made the call,
now who is answering, who will make the Lord a priority; His message being
the determining factor in all their decisions, which simply put is either
life or death. Your choice this day, right now is the determining factor of
which way you are going. Are you growing closer to the Lord and able to
hear His voice clearer, or are you wandering off on your own, and not
following a predetermined path of life which leads to our heavenly Father?
God would that none should perish, but that all would come to repentance
and follow a path of life, chosen just for them, the same spiritual path
Jesus Christ walked to lead us home to victory. So before you go blame God,
or claim He only picks and chooses certain individuals, remember you have
the opportunity to answer the call just like anyone else written in the Bible,
and that the reason people are used of the Lord is because they respond to
His calling.
Romans 10:11-13 For
the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. (12) For
there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord
over all is rich unto all that call upon him. (13) For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (KJV)
The Lord made a
calling to all mankind, sending the Son to heal us, and deliver us from all
our destructions. Now He is waiting with open loving arms, to see who will
answer the call and return His message of love. Don’t be taken in by those
that claim only certain special people or denominations are chosen of God,
or even those that specify a certain number of individuals that God chooses
as well. The simple fact is that I consider myself a ‘whosoever’, so that
gives me a right to respond to the message delivered by Christ, and walk in
the plan He designed for me before the foundation of the world, no ifs ands
or butthead doctrines of man are going to separate me from the love of God
in Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:8-9 But
God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us. (9) Much more then, being now justified by his blood,
we shall be saved from wrath through him. (KJV)
Please stop for a
moment and take the time to see these verses in a different light. When you
see a word like ‘we’ start seeing your own name there and looking at the word
of God as more of a personal letter of love from the Father to you. Realize
that if you were the only one on planet earth, and had fallen from grace, God
would have still sent the Son on your behalf, so that you would have access
to His plan of reconciliation.
1 John 2:1-3 My
little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any
man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (2)
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also
for the sins of the whole world. And by this we do know that we know him,
if we keep his commandments. (KJV)
Christ died to the
sins of the whole world, not just for a certain few that think they have
certain rights and privileges with God based on their own man made
doctrines and interpretations to fit their lifestyle and not a spiritual
one. So are you taking the message to heart, personally sent from God
through Jesus Christ this day so you too can partake of the heavenly
calling, and give the answer of salvation to any that would ask? Remember,
the call is free. The charges against us have been dropped, so there is no
excuse for not dialing a toll free direct line to the Father through Jesus
Christ. Your outcome is based on how well you listen to the message of
truth, and allow that to set you free from doubt and confusion. The simple
truth is this; God is calling all that would like to partake of His free
gift of salvation that has been sent to all the world. Will you answer His
call?
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