“For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 (NKJV)
Alot of people answer the call of God but only a few meet the criteria of whom God will choose. It is not enough to merely answer the call of God, we must show ourselves approved for the assignment at hand. God will not send someone who has not been tried and proven to war with the enemy
. This is why the place of preparation is just as important as the assignment we are called to fulfill.
Of the 32,000 men who heeded the call of God, 22,000 were immediately disqualified for not meeting the criteria. These disqualified men were people who were afraid of the battle ahead. They had not been tested or proven, so God could not use them. God led the Israelites out of Egypt through a delayed route because they needed to be trained for war else they would have returned back to Egypt in fear. Abraham used servants born and trained in his house to deliver Lot. You must be prepared in the place of training so God can use you effectively.
The 22,000 failed in the test of boldness because they were afraid. The 10,000 remained because they were bold. The bible says that the righteous shall be as bold as a lion. The fearful will not enter the kingdom of God (Rev. 21:8). Fear is the opposite of faith and God cannot choose people who do not have faith and confidence in him. Build and develop your faith through God’s word so you will be prepared and ready anytime God calls you for an assignment.
REMEMBER TO ATTEND: Leadership/Communion Service tomorrow, 5:30PM
PRAYER: Lord, give me the courage to prepare so I will be ready when you call me, in Jesus name.
FAITH BYTE: I prepare to do exploits for God and he finds me ready when he needs me
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