When God Says, "Go"

 “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great and thou shalt be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)

Can you imagine? He had no clue where he was going. God told him to leave his country, leave his kinfolks, leave everything familiar, and take his wife to a land He would show him. “So, Abram departed, as the Lord spoke unto him. . .” In obedience, without questions, he started traveling and trusted God would inform him when he reached the appointed destination.

God’s calling: He calls us to Himself. When we surrender to Him, from that point forward, He has prepared tasks for us to complete before the beginning of time (Ephesians 2:10). There are diverse types of calling in life. Some callings are long-term, even lifetime, while others are temporary. You may feel God’s call to help on a committee, organize a special event, or be a voice for helpless people who need a spokesperson. God calls people to different occupations and tasks. He decides who, when, where, and how long each person serves. Obedience is a vital factor in the success or failure of everyone’s callings. But beware of creating for yourself a calling to your liking (different from volunteering your services), something God never intended. It may bring worldly praise to you but no glory to the One from whom all blessings flow.

After surrendering our lives to the Lordship of Christ, our assignment in life is to proclaim the Gospel message to the world (Matthew 28:19–20). When God calls us to a task or ministry, He has already prepared the way, the people, the resources, the wisdom, the strength for the journey, and the appointment's fulfillment. Our duty is obedience to the call, no matter how grand or insignificant it is—obedience and trust in God, who said, “Go.” 

Although Abram made poor decisions during his travels, God honored his faithfulness and the promised heritage to him and his numberless descendants. When God says, “Go,” would you obey without hesitation like Abram? Blessings await you and others when you do.