Answering God's Call

God calls us all.

Say “yes” to God’s call. With no reservations.

Question: do you believe that God calls us to be something? To do something? 

Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush. As Moses looked, he saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed. 3 So Moses thought, “I must go over and look at this remarkable sight. Why isn’t the bush burning up?” When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. Exodus 3:2-4.

God calls each of us in way that is unique to us.

So because the Israelites’ cry for help has come to me, and I have also seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them, 10 therefore, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh so that you may lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” Exodus 3:9–10.
God calls us to a unique purpose.
11 But Moses asked God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 He answered, “I will certainly be with you, Exodus 3:11–12.
God does not call us to a mission that we will go on alone. 

“However, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, even under force from a strong hand. 20 But when I stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all my miracles that I will perform in it, after that, he will let you go. Exodus 3:19–20.
We aren’t responsible for the outcome of God’s call.

Question: Has God called you to something? Maybe you believe he has, how do you know you are on track? 

How to answer God’s call.
Look at what God has given you already
Moses answered, “What if they won’t believe me and will not obey me but say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you’?” 2 The Lord asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. Exodus 4:1–2.

Don’t rely on yourself.
The Lord said to him, “Who placed a mouth on humans? Who makes a person mute or deaf, seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go! I will help you speak and I will teach you what to say.” Exodus 4:11–12.

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

God’s call is not about you.
God’s call in your life is for His power to be revealed, not your ability or talent.  

say “yes” to God’s call. With no reservations.

Reflection
What is God calling you to?
What is already “in your hand?”
Who has God put around you to support you