The Unseen Legacy

What we do in our lifetime can impact generations to come. The choices we make can determine the direction of the lives of our descendants. Only God can see the arch of the fulfillment of His plan across the generations. Our obedience to God is an important part of His plan, even if we can’t […]

Facing The Critics

When you step out and do something God has called you to do, expect the critics to follow close behind you. You may even run into people who will forcibly try to stop you from completing your task. Nehemiah models for us how to handle opposition to God’s plan. In Nehemiah 4, the remnant of […]

But I’m Not Trained to do That!

We may feel unqualified to do what God calls us to do, but we are only basing that on how we feel about our abilities. Sometimes God asks us to do things we feel we don’t have the skills or experience to do. This requires us to lean on God and not our own understanding […]

Called to Act on God’s Provision

When God calls us to complete a task, he will provide all you need to complete that task. We may not see it at the moment he calls us to act, but he wants us to step out in faith and obedience, trusting Him to provide. In 1 Chronicles 28, David assembled all the officials […]

Humbly Called to Significance

He was just a herdsman tending to the livestock, who also raised figs. He wasn’t a prophet, nor was he even related to a prophet, yet God called him to bring a word of warning to Israel, to call them to account: “Then Amos replied to Amaziah, ‘I am not a prophet, nor am I […]

Finding Some Answers to the Call

How God choses people for certain jobs doesn’t usually fit the method used by the world.

Letting God Transform You

Paul resisted the Spirit’s leading and sought to destroy the early church. However, a powerful encounter with Jesus transformed him into a fervent follower. This illustrates how God’s new work may require a change in our lives. Are we open to God’s transformative power when he leads us in a new direction?

Stretching Our Comfort Zone

God sees unseen capabilities in us and wants to stretch us beyond our comfort zone. Gideon doubted his abilities but eventually became a valiant warrior, overcoming his fears. This serves as encouragement that God patiently works to strengthen us for His purpose, accomplishing what He sets out to do.

Stepping Up to the Challenge

Ever felt overwhelmed by a task, or a job. Maybe God is calling you to do something you don’t feel qualified to do. Solomon expressed this feeling after his father David died and he was made king. He was humbled by the job ahead of him. In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon said to the Lord, […]

Listening for God’s Call

Samuel’s response to God’s call, “Speak, for Your servant is listening,” reflects his humble readiness to serve and listen to God. Raised in the house of the Lord, he grew in favor with God and men. Like Samuel, we should be prepared to hear and obey God’s call, seeking to understand His purpose for our lives.