Our Most Excellent Call

“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence…” (2 Peter 1:3). When a person becomes a Christian he receives a calling that is higher than anything else in this world. Our calling is the Gospel message (2 Thess. 2:14) which is more excellent than anything we have ever seen, heard, or set our hearts on (1 Cor. 2:9). God’s calling is for each of us. For while the calling is for all (Acts 2:39), it was prepared by God specifically for you (Rom. 8:28-30). Before God made this world he had you in mind (Eph. 1:4-6). Before God ever said “Let there be light,” He had a plan for you. He planned to call you. God’s calling is to moral excellence. We are called to live on a higher…