The Call

We have different calls in different ways: going to a ceremony, being welcomed to a party, going on a journey sometimes, and visiting. Those who are called, before leaving their places, prepare by dressing suitably, arrange transportation to be on time.

We were called to inherit the earth and life eternal in the Kingdom of God (Matt. 5:5) also we shall be made priests (Rev.5:10). We are waiting our incorruptible inheritance, undefiled and that fadeth not which is in heaven (1 Pet. 1:4). We cannot take this honour to ourselves (Heb.5:4). We shall be crowned by Christ Jesus. So let us not be ashamed by giving the testimony and teaching the truth of the word of God. We are partakers of the afflictions of the Gospel according to the power of God who called us with a holy calling (2 Tim.1:8-9). God had a purpose when he called us, not because we were good, no; our Father in heaven didn’t call the Jews alone but also us Gentiles (Rom.9:7-8,11 and 24-25). As we continue reading the word of God, Paul tells us that all things work together for good to them that love God, who are called according to his purpose (Rom.8:28-29), and Peter declared openly saying, this promise was for us (Acts 2:39).

Paul said, that to some people these teachings, or the word, is foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power and the wisdom of God – 1 Cor.1:23-24. In Mark 10:15, Jesus said that we must be like little children if we are to enter into the Kingdom of God. Our Lord Jesus continued to teach the people and us, too, that he came to call sinners to repent (Matt 9:13).

Brothers and sisters we really were called. Sometimes, as children of God, we can go astray in our ways and actions, but the encouragement in the book of Hebrews gives hope (12:6-8). Let us endure the chastening and scourging of the God of the God of love so that we are not bastards.

"You see brethren, our call is not to wise men after the flesh, not many mighty or many noble are called" (1 Cor.1:19,26,29). The labourers in the vineyard worked and received their wages, because no one can work for nothing. But our call is to be rewarded by our Lord Jesus when he comes to establish God’s Kingdom on earth and we shall dwell there for ever (Ps.37:29).

So I urge every Brother and Sister in Christ to remember that we will be rewarded at the time of the return of Jesus (Rev 22v12). Therefore let us wait for our Lord in patience, because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance (Rom.11:29) AMEN!

Bro Edward Kunikina

Bro. Edward Kunikina (Mombasa, Kenya)