Sometimes I wonder why my wife and daughters all have cell phones, in fact I wonder why most people have cell phones. Every time I call someone on their cell phone they do not answer the call. I thought the concept of having a cell phone is that you could be reached at any time. It can be frustrating to reach out and call someone and not have them answer. How do you think God feels when people do not respond to His call? Frustrated I'm sure. I guess the apostle Paul's phone was on when he received his call from God.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.

  God called Paul to be an apostle and Paul answered the call.

I Peter 1:10
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling sure: For if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

  The word "diligence" means speed, haste, earnestness, zeal. The word "sure" means firm, sure, steady,steadfast. Are we giving speed, haste, earnestness and zeal to answer what God has called us to do?

II Timothy 1:9
Who [God through Christ] hath saved us and called us with an holy calling notaccording to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.

  It was God's own purpose that we were called. What are we called to?

I Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his son Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:13a
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty;

Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

I Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called....

Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:4
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling:

  This is a time of year when the world makes New Year's resolutions. People examine their lives and make decisions to change and improve the quality of their lives. I have a great suggestion for people this year.
How about keeping your spiritual cell phone on so we do not miss God's call? As believers we have so much potential to give and serve God's people. Has God been calling you to fill a certain need in the body of Christ? Have you been called to teach, research, give of your time, give financially, to help and support in any and all ways? We won't know unless we answer the call.

God bless you all; have a great year answering the calls of Almighty God.

Much love in Christ,
Bob Faller