Answer that Call

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Our reading from 2 Samuel 5:1-10 gave us the account of David’s ascendancy to Kingship. Some reflections on the passage.

1. God calls people. All of us have a calling on our life. We are called to general things. To love God and love others. To worship. To change from doing things our way to doing things God’s way. There are also particular calls. To some particular role in secular service or in our working life. To serve as an elder or deacon. To preach or teach. There are as many different calls as we are different people!

2. When God calls people, people confirm the call. The people around David recognized him as the one who should take on the mantle of leadership. When God calls us to particular acts of service, that call is confirmed through those around us. There are also usually voices of dissent. Discernment is needed!


3. When God calls us to something, God helps us to meet the challenge. We are never called to work independent from God but always to work with God. God provides the resources we need and strengthens us to face the challenges through His Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Ask God to help you discern the call that is over your life. Trust that God is able to guide you through the actions of others, both positive and negative! Believe that as Jesus calls you to follow, He also equips you for service through His Holy Spirit.