Weekday Devotional - Week 29 God's Call (Day 5) - The Call for Us All

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   

This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  The Call for Us All

Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11; John 1:35-51

Reflection:

How did Jesus call his first disciples?
  
What did he mean when he told them they would fish for people?
 
What did Jesus mean when he said that they would see greater things?

How do you receive this call from Jesus to fish for people?

Prayer: Lord, you call me in the same way you called your disciples to leave everything and follow you.  Give me the courage to drop my net, leave my boat, and follow you wherever you go.  Let me fish for people and draw them to you.  Than you for the gift of being part of your kingdom work today.   Amen. 

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Weekday Devotional - Week 29 God's Call (Day 4) - God Calls and Equips

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   

This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  God Calls and Equips

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:1-10; 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Reflection:

What do these two call stories share in common?
  
How did God equip Jeremiah to fulfill his call?

How did Samuel respond to God's call?

How can God use you, no matter your age?

Prayer: God, thank you for these two great witnesses to your confidence in those whom you call, no matter their age.  Call me, Lord, and help me to respond, "Speak Lord, Your servant is listening."  Amen. 

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Weekday Devotional - Week 29 God's Call (Day 3) - Good Enough to be Used

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This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  Good Enough to be Used

Scripture Reading: Exodus 3-4

Reflection:

How did God appear to Moses?
  
What were Moses' excuses for not being good enough to be used by God?

When have you excused away God's ability to use you?

How has God proven to you that God gives you everything you need when God calls you?

Prayer: God, I'm like Moses and have a million reasons why you shouldn't pick me.  I'm not good enough, but you call me anyway.  Help me to believe you when you call and accept that you call ordinary people to do extraordinary things.  Amen. 

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Weekday Devotional - Week 29 God's Call (Day 2) - Hearing God's Voice

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This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  Hearing God's Voice

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Reflection:

How did God speak to Elijah?
  
What events took place that seemed like they would precede God's voice?
 
What noise in your life keeps you from hearing God?

How can you create space to hear the quiet voice of God?

Prayer: God, so many things are noise in my life as I try to listen for your voice.  Help me clear out the noise and distractions so I can hear you when you call.   Amen. 

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Weekday Devotional - Week 29 God's Call (Day 1) - God Calls the Unlikely

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   

This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  God Calls the Unlikely

Scripture Reading: Acts 9:1-31

Reflection:

What did God call Ananias to do? Saul?
  
What was a result of these two men's "yes" to God's call?
 
How do these two call stories help you understand God's call in your own life?

Prayer: Lord, you chose Saul, a persecutor of the church and killer of Christians, to become a great apostle, who took the gospel far and wide.  If you can use Saul, Lord, you can use me.  I'll go wherever you call.  Amen. 

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