The Call Of God

"This bewildering call of God comes into our lives as well. The call of God can never be understood absolutely or explained externally; it is a call that can only be perceived and understood internally by our true inner-nature. The call of God is like the call of the sea— no one hears it except the person who has the nature of the sea in him. What God calls us to cannot be definitely stated, because His call is simply to be His friend to accomplish His own purposes. Our real test is in truly believing that God knows what He desires. The things that happen do not happen by chance— they happen entirely by the decree of God. God is sovereignly working out His own purposes."

~Oswald Chambers

The call of God is an upward call (Phil. 3:14).  It's different, it's unusual, it's peculiar (1 Peter 2:9). It's rooted in the heart. The Spirit says, "Come away from that" (2 Cor. 6:17), and then breathes out --"Come to Me!" (Rev. 22:17).  God wants every bit of us.  He wants to be our best Friend.

The Holy Spirit is unpredictable (John 3:8)!  It can be difficult to put definite goals, plans, or desires into working in one's life, if they are led by the Ruach.  Difficult, but not impossible.  God wants your plans devoted to Him!

Last week, a certain simple song came to mind.  It's a beautiful song, and it carries in it the sacrificial essence of belonging to God.  I first heard it because Heidi Baker, miracle-working missionary, was inspired to pray along during certain parts of her life:

"take me and use me, bruise me if need be"

This morning, I have bruises all over my arms.  That's what construction work (hauling heavy trusses around) for the past few days will get you! Yahweh sure fulfilled that one, at least in a symbolic sense.  The call of God is still there, no matter what.

Making His best your best will always be worth it.