God's Faithful Call

The Lord reminded me this month that all our walk and all our work is a response to what He initiates. He is the God who calls, He is the God with the plan, and He is the God who chooses the person for the mission. In the Book of Joshua, just as He did with Moses in Exodus 3, God calls Joshua to Himself and to His plan. The famous "be strong and courageous" (Joshua 1:9) passage only comes after God has clearly stated what He plans to do. He then invites Joshua to enter. What an incredible comfort and what a powerful source of boldness, confidence and strength for the mission ahead. 

When we follow God's faithful plan to call people to His mission from Noah, to Abraham, through Moses, Joshua, David and all the way to us, we hear Him say again, "I will build My church." (Matthew 16:18). Who are we that the Lord would invite us into this greatest of all missions with Himself? I am 30 years into walking with the Lord, and I am still blown away by His tender love, His faithfulness and His ever closer presence as He accomplishes His purpose in this world, in the hearts of His people and through their lives into the lives of others. May God's grace and mercy and peace fuel our hearts with boldness, courage and renewed energy to join Him as He works His will through us.