Answering the Call from God

The thought of today's post has been limited to those individuals whose were being called to answer the call to "Ministry." But I sincerely feel this thought process is changing and must continue to change in our relationship with God. The call to follow the unction and direction of God is not just for a "select few" individuals but it is a call to the complete Body of Christ. This weeks marks the anniversary of a very tragic day in the life of America. The events of 9-11-01 has forever changed America's approach to life and has thrust us into an open attack on our freedom and in some cases our view of God and His approach to humanity. We have been blessed that no other major attacks have succeeded against our country yet the threat remains present on a daily basis. 9-11 has required many of our soldiers to be willing to place their life in harm's way for our protection and many of them have paid the ultimate price for our protection. We can not afford to forget these brave men and women and we can not afford to forget the spiritual wake up call that has come to the church in America. How are we responding to that call from God? How has our spiritual life changed? Is it possible that we were spiritually alert for a period of time but now we have found ourselves drifting back into our comfort zones of personal contentment? Once again we must be careful and not miss what God is saying to the people of our world. We must connect with the heart of God and realize that God seeks to save the lost and hurting in our world. Are we choosing to join Him in that process or have we found reasons and justifications to leave the "work of the Kingdom" to others? It is easier to encourage someone else to answer the call from God then it is for us to answer the call. All of us can think of things that others could or should be doing in service to Christ and His call to mankind. But each of us need to allow the Spirit to search our hearts and examine our response to the call of God. The eternal future of many people are depending on us making the right response to God. Will you join with me in asking God for His strength to be released in our lives in such a manner that we can do what God is calling all of us to do for the sake of His Kingdom? God is waiting, will WE answer the call? I will share more about the purpose of the 9-11-09 service as the week progresses. This special time of intercession, worship and sharing the Word of God will take place in the cafeteria of Woodland Elementary School at 6000 S. Woodland Drive in Radcliff, KY. The service will begin at 7:00 PM. I will be sharing a message from Psalm 91; God is still our Refuge in this time of need. Each of you are issued an invitation to join us in this time of intercession and celebration. We ask for your prayer covering of the meeting if you are unable to participate with us. Personal Note: I want to wish our grandson, Cade, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Cade is celebrating his ninth (9) birthday today. Cade, we love you and we are very proud of you!