There are some calls a person can afford to ignore. There are e-mails that are simply “spam.” Some text messages are just idle conversation – even a nuisance. But when God calls, it’s an entirely different matter! He will not be easily put off. Ignoring His call comes at great risk. His summons is of utmost importance – a high honor! What if you hear, “It’s God calling?” What will you … What should you do?
On that subject, I read the following words during “coffee with the Lord” in my Bible this morning…
“Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed Him!” (Mark 1:16–18 ESV)
And here’s what I wrote in my journal this morning… Does your heart hear the Lord calling your name? You can’t afford to delay! Drop everything when He calls you and follow Him, and do what He wants you to do!
That’s the way I want to respond whenever – wherever – whatever. He calls me to do!
Just a pimple-faced, gangly farm boy from the little Western Montana town of Ronan… 10 years old, attending a “Kid’s Kamp” at a place called “Hungry Horse.” Sleeping on a camp cot in one of the buildings with other kids. Attended an evening service designed to challenge kids like me to follow Jesus. The lady “evangelist” spoke the evening that it happened… God spoke to my 10-year-old heart… I responded to the appeal and went back into the prayer room… The only way I know how to explain it is, God said, “I want you! I want you to serve me and teach people everywhere what my Word says! LeRoy, will you do it?” I couldn’t believe He was asking me! I told Him I was a farm kid from a little town. I told Him I wasn’t popular or the smartest one in my class. He said He didn’t care! It was clear He wanted me! I finally said “Yes! I’ll do it for You!” And the rest is history! Sixty years later and still doing it… Pastored some wonderful churches, taught Bible, theology and ministry courses for 32 years at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, served my denomination (the Assemblies of God) as National Christian Education Director and Commissioner on Discipleship, and I’ve had the privilege of teaching God’s Word all over the world! Couldn’t have done it without a clear call and God’s enablement!
It’s a verse sometimes used to encourage individuals who are going through a trial of some kind… There are verses that do that, but 1 Corinthians 10:13 is not one of them. The context (1 Corinthians 10:1-12) is quite clear; verse 13 is a word of assurance to those facing temptation to sin! Here is a bit of the context:
Coffee With The Lord 