The Call to Become God’s Instrument Of Impact Theme Scriptures: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8 God is still searching for men and women He can use—vessels through whom His purposes can flow. From the beginning of time, He has always worked through human instruments. When He wanted to save the world, He found Noah. When He needed to deliver Israel, He called Moses. When He sought revival, He raised Elijah. And today, in this generation, God is still asking, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” God is not looking for perfect people but for available people—those who will say, “Here am I, Lord, send me.” His greatest need on earth is not money or machinery; it’s men and women He can trust with His purpose. As Oswald J. Sanders once said, “God is not looking for extraordinary men, but for ordinary men through whom He can do extraordinary things.” Vacancies in the Vineyard The harvest is great, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37–38). There are open spaces in the vineyard—souls waiting to be saved, nations waiting to be transformed, and communities waiting to hear the gospel. Sadly, many believers are spectators when they should be soldiers. Heaven’s call still echoes: “Who will go for us?” The question is—will you answer, or will God have to look elsewhere? The Difference Between a Self-Call and a Divine Call No one calls himself into ministry. Hebrews 5:4 reminds us, “And no man takes this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God.” A self-called person struggles in the flesh, but a God-called person walks in grace. A self-appointed man depends on effort, but a God-appointed man depends on divine backing. If you are not appointed, you’ll be disappointed; if you are not set, you’ll be upset. The Three A’s of Ministry Every true servant of God experiences three divine stages: Appoint – Before you can go for Him, you must first be with Him (Mark 3:13–15). Appointment comes before assignment. Anoint – After appointment comes empowerment. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me…” (Luke 4:18). The anointing is Heaven’s seal for effective service. Approve – When God calls and anoints you, He confirms it with results. Aaron’s rod blossomed overnight (Numbers 17:8). When God approves you, no man can disapprove you. A Personal Call I once had my life neatly planned as a quantity surveyor, but God interrupted my plans with a divine call. At first, I hesitated, feeling unqualified. Then the Lord said, “I do not call the qualified; I qualify the called.” That word changed my life. Since then, doors have opened across nations, not by my power but by His grace. Responding to God’s Call Listen carefully – God still speaks through His Word and Spirit. Respond promptly – Delayed obedience is disobedience. Stay humble and teachable – The call is a journey, not a title. Beloved, you may feel ordinary, but God delights in using ordinary people for extraordinary impact. David was a shepherd, Jeremiah was timid, and Peter was unlearned—yet they became mighty instruments in God’s hands. If you make yourself available, God will make you able. “Lord, here am I. Send me.” God Bless You. To watch the Live Recorded video of a related topic click this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19icTUy5jx/ The following are the recommended reading: 14 Things About The Man God Uses. https://selar.com/kme7 How To Succeed With Your Assignment. https://selar.com/yvnq See Other Books Authored by Rowland Peters. https://selar.com/m/Drpeters To learn more about our Bible College training programmes, visit www.icmames.com Join me live every Tuesday on Facebook and TikTok at 7 PM WAT.