the Voice is calling

Samuel hears the voice of God calling. The Qol Yahweh rolling through eternity. “…God is forever seeking to speak Himself out to His creation. The whole Bible supports the idea. God is speaking. Not God spoke, but God is speaking. He is by His nature continuously articulate. He fills the world with His speaking Voice.”

Indeed the voice was calling Samuel—calling us—from the womb of the world.

“For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb.”

Our calling is threefold: to Salvation, to Discipleship and to Ministry. I say three fold for it is one call. It is the eternal Speaking Voice of God calling us to Christ—to fellowship with him. We cannot claim ourselves saved and not count ourselves disciples. Paul tells me, “your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own.” Our bodies are members of The Body; our spirits united with His.

The Speaking Voice of God is calling us. And he is calling that which he knows. We are his own. Just as Jesus knew the thoughts of Nathaniel, Jesus knows us where we are, and calls to us. Our response is not optional.

“For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.”