You know, when we perceive The Calling of God in our lives; for most people, it’s like reading The Headlines of a Newspaper and automatically assuming you know all the write-up is about.

However, when the rubber meets the road; that is to say; when the journey begins, we realize that beyond the Newspaper Headlines; there are unique set of circumstances to every Calling.

The LORD and Savior Jesus Christ came into the world as the promised Messiah; in whom The Scriptures foretold and The LORD Himself declared;

“The Spirit of The LORD is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of The LORD.” Luke 4:18-19.

As beautiful as the “Headline” of this calling; it was to be fulfilled within the most unique set of circumstances as revealed in Luke 2:27-35; by the one whom God promised he wouldn’t see death till he had seen the salvation of Israel.

“And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:34-35.

Here we see the unique set of circumstances in which the earthly ministry of The LORD Jesus Christ would be fulfilled; through great conflict, controversy, criticisms so great that the sword was spoken to even pierce the heart of Mary.

The Apostle Paul, raised up as a light to the Gentiles; trusted with mysteries of God hitherto unsealed; yet look what was spoken about him and the unique set of circumstances within which this calling must be fulfilled.

“But The LORD said unto him, “Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”” Acts 9:15-16.

The Apostle Paul wrote of himself saying;

“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” 2 Corinthians 12:7.

The Scriptures are replete with revelations of men and women of faith, who heard the call by God, rose up to the greatness of the assignment; and walked through the most unique set of circumstances already set on the path of the assignment they were given.

Shall I speak of Elijah; who lived as a nomad, with no certain dwelling place?

Or of Joseph; whose calling and dreams set him up to be hated, sold and accused in the most vilest of ways?

Shall I speak or David; whose calling to be King made put him on FBI most wanted list, got him self exiled from the land he was called to be King in, and placed him on the run for his life?

Oh! How beautiful, eye-catching are the Newspaper Headlines of the “Calling”.

For those; who go beyond the Headlines and wait patiently for the instructions of The LORD in the employment letter of their calling; they’re given insight into what’s setup in the path of their calling.

Like the Prophet Ezekiel; The LORD told him; he was being sent to a rebellious nation; stiff hearted and impudent; a people described as briers, thorns and scorpions.

“And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day. For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith The LORD GOD. And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them. And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.” Ezekiel 2:2-8.

So I say to you…

What is the Call of God on your life?

Have you considered what peculiar set of circumstances await you on that path?

Too many of God’s called-ones turn back at the slightest resistance; because they didn’t consider the unique circumstances within which that calling must be fulfilled.

They were so disappointed, because they expected that as long as they were anointed of God; they were to be seated on thrones; surrounded by fans and frolicking cheerleaders, singing their praises, spoon feeding them and wiping their sweats.

Again I ask you,

What is the Call of God on your life?

Have you considered what unique set of circumstances await you on that path?

There is the call of God; and there are peculiar circumstances within which that calling must be fulfilled.

Most of these circumstances are non-negotiable.

 

~ by Abel Praise

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Abel Praise, serving as Team Lead, Ministries Of Abel Praise is committed to working with apostolic and prophetic ministries across nations to raise up a new generation of leadership in The Body of Christ; by making teaching and training resources available and stewarding Ministers In Congress Conventions.

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