ir·rev·o·ca·ble (əˈrevəkəb(ə)l/):
adj. not able to be changed, reversed, or
recovered; final.
There is a change coming to
Irrevocable Call. Not a big one. Eight
years ago this February I had an opportunity to lead an unexpected Bible study
to a few business leaders on a trip. Knowing
that I was a Pastor/Bible Teacher, one of the Mary Kay National Directors, Cyndee
Grees, pulled me aside Friday morning and asked if I could share a few words
from the Bible on Sunday morning. I said
"Of course, it would be an honor." So I began to pray, "Lord,
what do You want me to say to these ladies and their spouses? In no way I want to waste any one's time, so
Lord speak through me." I will
admit I was nervous. What was I going to
say to these important people? This was a first for me…speaking outside the
walls of a church or classroom. Yet at
the same time it was exciting because it was a new challenge and I loved
it! The Holy Spirit brought me to Romans
11 where Paul is writing to the Jewish believers. The message of the chapter is a reminder to
the Jewish Christians in Rome that they are not forgotten in this new Messianic
age. Salvation through Christ does not
bring an end to God’s promise for His chosen people. The promises we read in the Old Testament concerning
Israel and its descendants is to be celebrated as God fulfills his promises though His people. As the Gospel begins to flourish and Gentiles
become part of the “family” of God, Paul reminds Israel of God’s character. Faithful.
Romans 11:29 says, "...for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable." God was not going to change His given word to
Israel. Through Israel came salvation to
the world…Christ. And through Israel
will He usher in His kingdom for His gifts and call are irrevocable. God will not change his mind! God will not take away His gift! What He said will come to pass…it is
IRREVOCABLE!
How does this apply to you and
me? It shows us the character of an
omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent God.
A God who has equipped us with certain abilities and gifts that were
formed in the “inner womb” (Psalm 139).
As followers of Christ we are to use those gifts and abilities to
further the call Christ has given to us…”All authority has been given to Me in
heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am
with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:18-20, NKJV)”.
Irrevocable Call will be
changing to….Irrevocable. I hope this
site will be an encouragement to the body of believers. The site will include resources, videos and
articles that will include the following:
Irrevocable Word: Series that will study Theology and Apologetics
through the Scriptures (Sola Scriptora).
Irrevocable Marketplace: Business based on a Biblical Worldview.
Irrevocable Family: Tools and ideas to strengthen a Christian
family in a secular world.
Irrevocable Men: Encouraging words to men on being the priest,
prophet, provider, protector and promoter of your home.
Coming this February!
His call. His gifts. Your purpose. Irrevocable!
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