"Readiness for God means that we are ready to do the tiniest little thing or the great big thing, it makes no difference. We have no choice in what we want to do, whatever God's programme may be we are there, ready." (Oswald Chambers)
The first prerequisite of readiness for God's service is listening. I cannot be ready for this call unless I am able to hear God calling. I must be able to distinguish between calls of men or situations around me and a call from God. In the Old Testament, Samuel heard a call but did not know it was from God. Until he knew whose voice it was, he could not respond in a proper way.
After hearing a call, some kind of response is necessary. It may be like Moses at the burning bush, "Here I am" (now what?). I hear you God and what do you want? It could be like Isaiah, "Here I am, send me". I am ready for whatever it means to be sent out.
Several different questions come to me as I think about this.
Am I close enough to God to actually know when he might be calling me?
Am I ready to say yes without even knowing what He is telling me to do?
Can I distinguish God's voice in the clamor of my life?
Why would He want to call me anyway?
Do I want the big task for God or the obscure one?
Questions, questions, questions, always more questions than answers.
God help me to know you, know your voice, and respond in a proper way. Help me to get ready and be ready.
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