The word call has many synonyms. The list includes cry out, shout, yell, roar, and my favorite slang, holler. When you cry out in order to get attention, you call. We used to make a call on an old fashion telephone. Instead, we use more sophisticate devices like smart phones or hand held computers. The call may not even be verbal as many of us prefer to simply text or email to get someone’s attention. It is scary how communication has moved from verbal one on one to a group call. That may be a good thing, but I fear may become a point of contingency in years to come.
The past tense of call is called. Do you believe God has called you? Back in April of 2016, I asked the question, “Have you ever considered you path in life?….Life can be good but it can be difficult also. What keeps you strong and on the right path?… How were you called?”
Perhaps a more direct question would be, do you know if you have been called? In Hebrews 5 starting at the first verse, we learn that even high priests are chosen from the people and put in charge of things related to God for their sake. If the priest is truly called, then they are empathetic to the people and able to deal with people since they also have similar challenges. They are merely reflective of the current human existence. Aaron was called by God and created the lineage of the priesthood under the Law of Moses. Jesus did not qualify to be a priest according to that law. Instead, he was consider a priest in the order of Melchizedek because he too was not a descendent of Aaron. Aaron and Melchizedek were called by God. I believe Jesus was set apart from a mere priest.
Can we be called by God and not be considered a priest? I believe without a doubt we are all called to a purpose revealed when we are ready. How do you know right from wrong? I believe you are on the right path when you meet resistance, but feel compelled to keep moving. Likewise, you may be on the wrong path when things are so easy no one or no thing causes you any challenges. But, here is the miracle of being on the right path, in my opinion, the resistance begins to break off and you begin to see a higher purpose. Keep moving resisting fear until your faith prevails.
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