Dana discusses the call of God, emphasizing its significance in the lives of believers. He encourages attendees to reflect on their understanding of God's call, which is not merely about personal desires but about fulfilling God's purpose. The call involves salvation, a specific role within the body of Christ, and a call to holiness. Dana uses the example of Paul, who was transformed from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted follower of Christ after experiencing a divine encounter on the road to Damascus. This moment illustrates how God can intervene in lives, redirecting individuals from destructive paths. Dana highlights that God's call is personal and requires an open heart to hear. He stresses the importance of recognizing God's voice, which can come through various means, including prayer and other believers. Ultimately, Dana urges everyone to be receptive to God's call, as it leads to a fulfilling life in service to Him. He concludes with a prayer, asking God to open the hearts of His children to hear His voice and respond to His call.
1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
14 And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.