WOV #712, "Listen, God is Calling"
Devotion
Out of Tanzania comes a hymn that echoes some of the message we find in Matthew 7:24-27. The hymn begins and ends by referring to the Word. “Listen, listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting” and “led by your Word.”
Jesus spoke of those who “hear His words and do them.” It is quite amazing that these words of Jesus and the words written about Him can still invite people, all the way from Tanzania to Tacoma, to receive, as the hymn says, the gifts of “forgiveness, comfort and joy.” When we accept the invitation to make forgiveness, comfort and joy a vital part of our life we may find that we are able to stand steadfast. These three gifts come as we entrust our lives and all we have into the care of our Lord Jesus.
Prayer
Jesus, we do want to listen when you invite us to the feast of forgiveness, comfort and joy which you have prepared for us. May the words and the Word that our ears capture send us on our way with new enthusiasm to do the tasks you call us to in your kingdom’s work. Amen.