November 3, 1998, Tuesday

Does God call people to do His service and work? How does

one qualify to enter the ranks of God's service? Who gives

the orders in this organization?

Paul reminded young Timothy that God calls every person to be

a part of His kingdom, not based on what we have done, but to

make us like Him--"Who has saved us and called us with a holy

calling, not according to our works, but according to His own

purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before

time began" (2Tim 1:9). The eternal purpose of God has been

and will always be a holy calling for every individual.

Paul wrote to the early church to tell them that God does not

look on the outside qualifications of a man to consider calling

him to service: "Brethren understand the nature of your humble

calling; that not many wise according to the flesh, not many

mighty, not many noble, are called" (1Cor 1:26). One qualifies

to enter the ranks by his humility before God.

The writer to the Hebrews asked them to make a consideration:

"Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,

consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ

Jesus" (Heb 3:1). That calling of Jesus is one that believers

submit and follow in loyalty. We look to the banner that is

raised to follow as our standard.

Let us remember who is the God that is our banner. God's

name is Jehová Nissi. He is the God whose banner over

us is His love. He raises up His standard of righteousness

for us when the enemy comes in like a flood. He makes

that standard of righteousness a higher calling in your life.

Lift your hands to Him and Praise Him today for the fact

that He is the God who is our banner and sign to rally

our cause!