To what were you called, and from what were you called? The call of the master is found in Matthew 11:28-30. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” We are called from labor to rest (Matthew 11:28).
We are called from death to life (1 John 3:14). “We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death.” We are called from bondage to liberty (Galatians 5:13). “For you were called to freedom brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” We are called from darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9). “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” We are called to the fellowship of His son (1 Corinthians 1:9). “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” Above all, we are called by Jesus Christ from bondage to peace.
Friends and Dear Readers, have you answered the call of Jesus Christ? Our Precious Lord calls upon each person to believe that He is the Son of God (John 8:24) and to be baptized into Him (Galatians 3:27) and His death (Romans 6:3-5). “He who believes and is baptized will be saved…” (Mark 16:16 NKJV).
