When the phone rings what is our response? Answer it or check to see who is
calling? Do we look at the caller ID or
just wait and see if they leave a message.
After all, if it’s an important call they will leave a voice mail, won’t
they? Maybe we get someone to ‘get it’ for us
so we can screen the unwanted caller and have our ‘go between’ to tell them we’re not available right now. We’re so busy you know.
And we always want to know (before we answer) what the call is
about. What do they want? What do they want from me?
Is it a telemarketer or solicitor?
Does someone need a favor from me?
Do they have information they want me to
know? I’m continually amazed that our younger
generations will ignore a phone call, but will answer a text in a heartbeat! You figure that one out! But what
if it was Jesus calling? Would we
answer? Would we want to know the nature
of His call before we spoke
with Him?
Did you know that Jesus is calling! He’s calling men and women to
trust in Him and be saved! He’s calling every Christian to
make Disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). He’s
calling His children to share His good news of Salvation. He’s calling them to teach and train others
to follow Him. He’s calling us to
encourage and challenge other believers to follow Him with our whole heart.
Which brings me to the question will we/you answer the call? Will you and I follow His instructions for
daily living? Will we/you share with our
neighbors the greatest story ever told?
Will we/you step forward to teach and train others?
Will you and I encourage and challenge others to answer His call with
their whole heart?
Are you involved in our ‘Go Outreach’ on Wednesday nights? Why not if you’re a Christian? See Randy Whitley and he will tell you all you need to
know to answer that call. Will
you start and teach a new Sunday School Class? See me or
Gaylen Baugh and we can find a place for you to teach. Are you
helping with Children’s Ministry in our Church?
See Konnie Smith, she would love to see you using your talents and gifts to impact the
lives of our little ones. Opportunities abound to all who will answer His
call to make Disciples.
The phone is ringing and the Bible says it’s Jesus! Will you and I answer it?
