Confirming our Calling

“And the LORD looked upon him [Gideon], and said, Go in this thy might… have not I sent thee?” (Judges 6:14).  “Serve the LORD with gladness” (Psalm 110:2).  “Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?” (Proverbs 20:24).  “As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate Me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them” (Acts 13:2). 

The Lord appointed Gideon

To boldly “Go in this thy might.” 

The Lord will give us strength to run, 

And He will show us what is right.  

His calling comes to us as well

To serve the Lord with gladness here. 

Has not He ransomed us from hell

And rescued us from every fear? 

A man shall never understand

The plan and purpose of God’s way

Unless he heeds the Lord’s command

And is committed to obey. 

We see this principle displayed

As God confirmed His Spirit’s call

Among His people when they prayed,

Appointing Barnabas and Saul. 

The missionary journeys then 

Were launched by God’s own confirmation,

Which God entrusted to the men

Sent forth proclaiming His salvation. 

We know by our experience

The way our calling may is discerned: 

We step out in obedience

And thus God’s purpose shall be learned. 

We thank You, Lord, that You make known  

The calling that You give by grace

Which You confirm to all Your own

Who diligently will seek Your face. 

In view, Lord, of eternity

And precious souls who need You still,

We pray You will abundantly

Confirm our calling to fulfill.