Every now and then people will find a missed call on their phones. I rarely get them since I don’t like making calls, I don’t get many. The few I’ve gotten are usually SPAM-initiated. When we see a missed call, if we don’t recognize the number, we either call back or wait for the caller to call again,
Recently I thought of the so many great artists out there singing, painting, performing, acting, or entertaining for a living. Some might be famous while others barely known. But each received a call. Some, answered it, while others missed it. The calls were not SPAM, but legit. Phones would not have shown where they originated from, hence the number unrecognizable.
But for certain, the calls came from God. He has gifted people for His glory and honor with some type of talent to spread to others. Millions of such talented people choose to ignore his call focusing instead on themselves. The talents are received and viewed as personal and self-achieved. God gets no glory.
Thousands die as either famous, or almost famous artists, musicians, etc. maybe reaching millions, but never fulfilling His purposes. His call will not be on the screen of your phone, but on your heart. His tug is there and it’s up to us to take it or reject it. Didn’t recognize it? Waiting for Him to call again? Be ready and alert! Don’t miss His call. It’s on your life! As Steely Dan sang in 1974, “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” don’t lose the number to God’s heart! Jeremiah 33:3 reads, “Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
Need help? As Jim Croce sang, “Operator, “won’t you help me make that call?” Call on God and the Holy Spirit will draw you near to God. He’s got a great message for you.
“For the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Translation: God doesn’t change His mind once He’s gifted you with a calling; He doesn’t take it back even if we fail Him. So, go ahead, lift up your voice and sing these lyrics to Him:
“I called, You answered And You came to my rescue And I wanna be where You are” Came To My Rescue (Be Lifted Up) Hillsong 2006
God Bless!
Sam