From the time I was a little boy I heard the story of Samuel. Have you ever stopped to think about what would have happened if Samuel had not been alert to God’s voice? Israel would have missed the leadership of an outstanding prophet and would have been overrun by her enemies – the Philistines.

Calling people is a vital part of God’s work in the world

There are many different biblical examples of call which show many possibilities. 

• It may be a call to leadership, as in the case of Moses. 
• It may be a call to missionary proclamation, as it came to the unwilling prophet Jonah. 
• It may be an invitation to motherhood, as in the case of the young virgin Mary. 
• it may be a call to disciple making, as it came to Peter and Andrew, James and John from Jesus.
• It may be a call to conversion, as it came to Saul on the road to Damascus.

Each of these persons heard God’s call in very specific yet different ways. All of them heard the voice of God in some dramatic fashion.

Let us consciously make up our minds to be mission minded. If you look at the signs all around us His coming is very near. We have no time to waste on things that are of no value to His kingdom. Make a conscious effort to be involved in some kind of Mission work. Are you ready to hear His voice when He calls you?

Remember  you must not go without a call! Dr. Christian Weiss speaks of the fourfold call-

One is the call from the world within you. There is a growing dissatisfaction over your present job and a growing desire to do more for the Lord.

Secondly there is the call from the world around you. Millions and millions of people are without the gospel. The harvest is getting wasted without sufficient reapers.

Thirdly the call from the world under you. Think of the countless millions who are dead and gone to a Christless eternity. They are crying like the rich man from hell to send Lazarus to preach the gospel to his relatives (Lk 16:27,28).

Finally the call from the world above. God’s Spirit moves and directs you. He gives you an inward urge and uses the Scripture and the circumstances to confirm you are called.

"The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed" - Hudson Taylor