How will you respond

Our Sunday school lesson yesterday came from Mark, chapter one (1). We studied the baptism of JESUS and the call of JESUS to Simon, Andrew, James, and John. The fact then, as it is now, is that GOD'S call requires a response. The disciples had to respond to JESUS'S call just as each of us must respond to GOD'S call to us.

Unfortunately, there will be those that will not answer the call of GOD for salvation, for whatever reason. I don't know why everyone isn't saved or why some never get saved. I don't know how you can sense the call of GOD and dismiss it. But, that is not mine to judge; I just know that JESUS called and I responded.

Today's word is Isaiah 33:5, NIV, which reads, "The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with His justice and righteousness."

I think this passage is an indication as to why some respond the way they do: the LORD is exalted. Many folks don't want to exalt the LORD; they decide that they want something else more than a personal relationship with JESUS. I have heard people say that they are afraid that they will miss "something". I can tell you that the only thing you miss by being a Christian is hell.

Yesterday's lesson had a lot of depth; JESUS was baptized to fulfill the prophecies. He had not sinned in any way but He fulfilled all prophecy. Another fact that I got out of yesterday's lesson is that GOD is still calling and it requires a response. He isn't going to force Himself on anyone; He allows us to respond. The LORD is exalted, and yet, He still calls us. How will you respond?

Be Blessed,
Mickey T