Hello friends! As you can obviously tell, it is not
Thursday! I have had a long week of
traveling, unexpected delays, and awkward security experiences. (Don’t ask!) So yesterday was not working with me. However,
as I lay on my bed last night, listening for God, I expected something deeply
spiritual to revive me from the pit of “do nothing”. Instead, I heard “make
your election sure.” Now, I’m a preacher so I have heard that phrase on
countless occasions but I wasn’t quite sure what God was trying to tell me in
that moment. I know what I thought it
meant but again my mind was not together. So I went to the scriptures, looking
for clarity and found myself in the Amplified Version of 2 Peter 1:10 and it
says,
“Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about
His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms
your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing
these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live
a life that leads others away from sin];”
It is tempting to make this scripture about your decision to
accept the call of God on your life. I mean that is the churchiest way. However,
today, I realized that it is more about representing the call well. You see,
your flesh would say that God called you and you answered and that is enough. When
in reality, your response is the key. God is not only looking for your yes but authenticity
along with it. Your decisions, behavior,
and maturity should reflect who God is and what kind of relationship you have
with Him. It is not enough to say, “I am chosen” without living a holy life
that is pleasing to God. It is not enough to say “I am a minister” without
studying to show yourself approved. It is definitely not enough to say “God
called me” but you are unteachable and unreachable.
Amen
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