Jesus calls people to Himself and taught that the kingdom of God is available to everyone, starting immediately. When Jesus refers to the kingdom of God, He doesn’t mean something that happens after death, far off in heaven; He equates the kingdom of God with God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven. So, the kingdom of God is life as God intends it to be—life to the full, life in peace and justice, life in abundance and love. Jesus also tells us that all Scripture points to Him. (Luke 24:44-48) If this is so, how does God call people to Himself throughout Scripture? God created us to have a life of peace, justice, abundance, and love. Sin destroyed that model, but God works to transform and renew creation. This begins with individual responses as God calls each of us into His kingdom. This is a series on those God called to serve in His Kingdom from both the Old and New Testaments. Today the Lord continues to call people to special ministry assignments and in general calls. Each believer, not just those in full-time ministry are called to serve in God’s Kingdom in some unique way.
Sep 10, 2020 4:24 AM America/Chicago
Saul was a Jew who thought Christians were heretics and wanted to do away with them. God had other plans for him. How is God calling you into His plans for you? There are devotions that connect with this podcast. They may be accessed here: https://lightof
Sep 3, 2020 8:06 AM America/Chicago
Matthew was considered a deplorable tax collector by society. Yet, Jesus called him to be a disciple. Where is Jesus calling you? You may be interested in seven devotions which accompany this video beginning here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2020/09/
Aug 29, 2020 10:47 AM America/Chicago
Peter was just an average working man when Jesus called him. He had excuses but Jesus still called him. What is Jesus calling you to right now? Connecting devotions begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2020/08/30/jesus-draws-us-to-himself-2/
Aug 20, 2020 8:20 AM America/Chicago
Jeremiah was a young man but the Lord had a big job for him. How could Jeremiah possibly do what God was asking? God has a call for each of us. How could we possibly do what God asks? There are seven devotions that accompany this recording. They begin her
Aug 12, 2020 8:57 AM America/Chicago
God gave Isaiah a glimpse of His heavenly throne room and Isaiah saw himself for who he was. God made a relationship possible with Isaiah and had a call and purpose for his life. God still works the same way with us today. How is God calling you? There ar
Aug 3, 2020 8:22 AM America/Chicago
God called Jonah to preach to his enemies and he didn't like it. He tried to run from God but was it going to work? To read devotions that go with this podcast, start here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2020/08/09/running-from-god/
Jul 28, 2020 7:58 AM America/Chicago
Elijah, by command of God, extends a call to Elisha. This means that he must leave his old life behind. When God calls us, it is also to leave the old behind. But how much more exciting will it be to serve God? There are also 7 devotions that match this p
Jul 24, 2020 12:20 PM America/Chicago
The nation of Israel is in a chaotic time. Samuel is only a boy who doesn't know God well. How and why would God call Samuel? How does that same reason apply to us today? You may also read daily devotions on this podcast beginning with: https://lightofchr
Jul 20, 2020 11:02 AM America/Chicago
We might assume that God would call the qualified. In our story of Gideon, he is hiding when God calls him a mighty warrior. How would Gideon ever save the nation from its enemies? How does God continue to call each of us in the same way today?
Jul 13, 2020 10:08 AM America/Chicago
God wanted to use Abram for His Kingdom work, but Abram would have to be willing to follow directions. What was it that God wanted to give Abram and how would Abram respond? God wants to call you to His work today. How will you respond? There are seven de