Called to Someone Before Called for Something
Our calling to God was initiated at creation. God created humans for relationship with Him. Although sin created a great chasm between God and humanity, it didn’t change our purpose for being: relationship with God.
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Through Christ’s death and resurrection He bridged the gap, created by sin, that separates us. That call to relationship with Him, knitted into our souls, woos us to the bridge. We are not fully living out our purpose until we answer His call to cross the bridge. Once we hear Christ’s voice and accept his call to be in relationship with Him, we answer our primary calling. (2 Timothy 1:9-10) and (Romans 8:28-30)
Entering the kingdom through that God-provided bridge positions us to hear our secondary call. This is the call to participate in God’s kingdom work. Doesn’t that just amaze you that God wants to work through us? He isn’t just finding any old something for you to do either. He had your secondary call in mind when he knit you together in your mother’s womb. He designed you with particular talents, interests, and personality traits that would fit with the calling He would issue to you. He has equipped you through your life experiences to be uniquely suited to accomplish that to which He calls you. (Ephesians 4:1-14)
[reminder]So, have you heard His call to you? Have you crossed the bridge into a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus? If you’ve crossed the bridge into the kingdom, how have you experienced His calling to participate in His work? Leave a comment below. I’d love to hear your story of answering His call! If you are struggling to make sense of the concept of a personal relationship, comment or email me and let’s visit about that, too. There is a grand adventure awaiting you. Listen to His voice and answer His call. [/reminder]
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