The Call

When someone calls your name, there are three possible responses: ignore the call, answer the call, move toward the call.  Romans 1:7 says we are “loved by God and called to be saints.”  From this verse, we know just how deeply God loves us – by His calling Christians to Himself.  The term “saint” refers to all Christians!  We are effectually called; called to what?  Called to God Himself and to be His “holy ones.”  God has called all His saved ones to holiness – none are exempt!  Holy isn’t a scary thing: it’s honorable.  Holy isn’t a casual thing: it is intentional.  Holy isn’t an easy thing: it’s a discipline. Holy isn’t an unlikely thing: it is promised.  The call is as real and certain as is the answer: it has been made to a particular audience – God’s saints; the call has been made for a specific end – to be holy.  Christian friend, what’s your answer?