30 Bible Verses About Calling
The divine call resonates through the sacred pages, beckoning each soul toward its unique, God-ordained purpose. To grasp this summons requires diligent listening within the scriptural narrative. These verses unveil the profound truth that life is not merely existence, but a journey shaped by a loving Creator's invitation. Understanding this biblical concept transforms our perspective, revealing the dignity and significance inherent in following His voice. Let these passages guide your heart toward discerning the specific path laid out before you, recognizing in it the beautiful architecture of divine will made manifest in human lives.
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And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
Bible Verses About Calling
Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
And he said, I am Abraham’s servant.
Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Aaron, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.
That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.
And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:
And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
These sacred pronouncements reveal the divine initiative at the heart of our existence: a summons to a life purposed beyond our immediate sight. Such verses are not mere historical notes, but living invitations demanding humble reception and resolute fidelity. To grasp this divine call is to embrace a sacred duty, a unique thread woven into the tapestry of God's design, requiring deep discernment and unwavering perseverance. Let us therefore turn from distraction, fixing our gaze upon the One who calls, and dedicate ourselves with disciplined love to the path He illuminates, for in this devoted response lies the profound realization of our truest selves and our service to His eternal kingdom.