September 29, 2012
We are inclined to forget the deeply spiritual and supernatural
touch of God. If you are able to tell exactly where you were when you
received the call of God and can explain all about it, I question
whether you have truly been called. The call of God does not come like
that; it is much more supernatural. The realization of the call in a
person’s life may come like a clap of thunder or it may dawn gradually.
But however quickly or slowly this awareness comes, it is always
accompanied with an undercurrent of the supernatural—something that is
inexpressible and produces a “glow.” At any moment the sudden awareness
of this incalculable, supernatural, surprising call that has taken hold
of your life may break through—”I chose you . . .” (John 15:16).
The call of God has nothing to do with salvation and sanctification.
You are not called to preach the gospel because you are sanctified; the
call to preach the gospel is infinitely different. Paul describes it as a
compulsion that was placed upon him.
If you have ignored, and thereby removed, the great supernatural call
of God in your life, take a review of your circumstances. See where you
have put your own ideas of service or your particular abilities ahead
of the call of God. Paul said, “. . . woe is me if I do not preach the
gospel!” He had become aware of the call of God, and his compulsion to
“preach the gospel” was so strong that nothing else was any longer even a
competitor for his strength.
If a man or woman is called of God, it doesn’t matter how difficult
the circumstances may be. God orchestrates every force at work for His
purpose in the end. If you will agree with God’s purpose, He will bring
not only your conscious level but also all the deeper levels of your
life, which you yourself cannot reach, into perfect harmony.
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