Jesus is calling...will you answer?

Jesus is calling...will you answer? He calls for every person to come after Him-He wants to be your Guide. Few follow for fear of leaving their familiar-sadly, forfeiting the future God planned for them. Following Jesus requires going against norms, conventional ways and popular vote. God likes to create shock value to confound those who think they are wise. He will ask you to carry out ridiculous, radical and impossible tasks so there's no doubt it's Him, but He likes to show He can do anything He pleases. He laughs as the naysayers stare with their mouths wide open. Following Jesus brings isolation, resistance and ridicule from many, but you must go through the fire to know He's your source...supplying you with the all you need to accomplish the mission. Be confident in His ability flowing through you-the work He began in you...He will continue continue to perfect in you up until the day of His return! You know in your mind what God's asked of you is impossible-that's why you have to completely rely on His ability. Opposition, doubt and discouragement will come at you daily, wanting you to justify your cause. Don't engage-it's a ploy to create confusion and distract you from hearing the Holy Spirit. Focus and listen-move forward even when you see no evidence. Your evidence is Who you believe in-the words spoken to your heart by your Father God...hold these words tightly-cling to them when you're discouraged and weary! God put this call in you to use you...not prove you-He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn and the justice of your cause like the noonday sun! Jesus is calling...will you answer? (Mt 4:19, Phil 1:6, 1 Cor 1:27, Lk 18:27, Eph 3:20, Ps 37:6) 1/17/13CIFL-LMM