Your call is under assault. In recent months, hell has unleashed a virulent attack against the elect of God. Weak and impotent believers are of no concern to satan in this hour. He has set his sights on effectual leaders in key positions.
The Lord has quickened me with a word of encouragement for those who have taken a few fiery darts in this latest shower of enemy fire. It’s time to raise your shield of faith which is powerful to extinguish every fiery arrow the enemy has sent your way (Ephesians 6:16). You have been discovered by your enemy. Because of past success in the Kingdom, you have been painted the target of hellish accusation and disparagement. The proof of this demonic scheme lies in your thoughts. No doubt you’ve had to war against tormenting mind traffic, lately. Do any of these statements sound familiar?
- You don’t know what you’re doing.
- Someone else could do this better.
- You’re washed up.
- Your best days happened long ago.
- What do you have to show for years of service?
- It’s time to step aside.
- God has moved on without you.
More than I hated typing those satanic words, it was necessary to bear witness to the warfare many are enduring. Each of those statements is a lie. Satan will waste no opportunity to discommend you through the criticisms of others, your own insecurities, or the deceptive winds of circumstance. No matter how ineffectual you may feel, the fact is you’ve been chosen. Now more than ever, you need to nail down your call.
Declare Your Call
Stop trying to talk yourself down from the high call of God on your life. You have climbed to heights in Christ that others have dared not scale. From that vantage point, you saw glorious things (past, present, and future) from Father’s perspective. It appeared nothing could derail the plan that Heaven handed you. In that high place with Him, your call was discovered. Your identity in Christ was set – chiseled onto the tablet of your heart where no human hand could erase.
Then, time and events passed. The plan has not unfolded like you thought it might. The unexpected turns have caused you to question the glorious things you saw. Worse yet, recent developments have you questioning your identity (the person Father has said you are).
Am I talking, yet?
Friend, you must declare that high call. Let your lips bear witness to the etchings of God on your heart. Say aloud, “I am called of God.” “I AM CALLED OF GOD!” Understand, anyone who has been marked by Heaven will suffer attacks of a most personal nature.
The Apostle Paul took cruel criticism from without. 1 Corinthians 9:2-3 NLT, “Even if others think I am not an apostle, I certainly am to you. You yourselves are proof that I am the Lord’s apostle. This is my answer to those who question my authority.“
Later imprisoned for the gospel’s sake, the attack intensified. 2 Timothy 4:16 NIV, “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.” If the Apostle Paul suffered in this manner, so will you.
- Now is not the time to back off, shrink away, or bow to blasts of intimidation.
- Draw the deepest breath your lungs will allow.
- Muster your courage.
- Now, let loose a roar of determination.
- Satan! It is ON!
Since satan cannot get you to quit, he’ll settle for displacing you. He will prey on your every fear and insecurity in an attempt to dissuade you from your authority. Now is not the time to demote yourself or downsize your vision. It is time to nail down your call.
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.” Hebrews 3:1
Your calling is of a heavenly nature, not an earthly election. You were not qualified, nor can you be disqualified by any earthly criteria. This calling is founded in and authorized by Heaven. No living being or demon in hell can touch that call. It is yours eternally.
Therefore fix your thoughts on Jesus. He is your commissioning Apostle. What is He saying about your future?
- No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.
- For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
- The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because your salvation is nearer now than when you first believed.
- If you love me, feed my sheep.
