I was Called and didn’t Know

John 6:43-44

I came to Jesus because I didn’t like what the alternative choice was. If I lived by the mark of the beast I would constantly be fighting against human decency. I saw decent human beings being harassed and heckled for no other reason than for keeping themselves apart from harmful behaviors. I was expected to be part of the hecklers. I was also expected to not engage in conversations about God and Jesus Christ. That seemed ridiculous to me.

I was choosing the humane side of life and rejecting the mark of the beast, even before I made a conscious decision to go all in for Jesus. What I was feeling would be described as being drawn by the Holy Spirit to Jesus Christ. I didn’t feel like a bowl of Holiness, and I still don’t, but I am set apart for God through Jesus Christ. How can I feel Holy when the internal government fills my thoughts and feelings with unholy things? God’s grace is always there telling me to forget about those thoughts and feelings and continue on in Jesus Christ. Many are called by the Holy Spirit, but few actually make the choice to go all in for Jesus.

“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus answered. “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.” John 6:43-44

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