One of the greatest blessings we have been given as Christians is our calling by God. At this time, this divine summons is not directed to mankind at large but only to those to whom God has determined to reveal Himself. When God calls us, He performs a miracle in our minds that results in our becoming more aware of spiritual truth, of our sinfulness, and of God and His claim on our lives. This calling by God is so rare and valuable that we are urged to walk worthy of it, setting a high standard for the conduct of our lives. God called us with a holy calling, meaning we are to be separate and set apart, different from others. He considered us to be holy because of our position before Him, not due to personal goodness or character at the time of separation. God has separated us from our trespasses and sins, the course of this world, and satan the devil. Our calling requires that we remain apart from these influences, staying free from the defilement of sin and walking according to the course of God rather than the course of this world.

God's calling is a unique and unparalleled gift, setting apart those chosen by Him in a way that distinguishes them from all others on earth. The Lord has declared His people as a holy nation, a special treasure above all others, chosen not for their number or merit, but because of His love and the oath sworn to their fathers. This selection, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:6-8, reflects God's deliberate choice to express His love more profoundly to some, separating them in His mind's eye for a distinct purpose. This uniqueness is further emphasized in I Peter 2:9-10, where God's called ones are described as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and His own special people, tasked with proclaiming His praises after being called out of darkness into His marvelous light. Unlike others, they are gifted with spiritual understanding and deliverance from satan's grip, a transformation not merely physical but deeply spiritual. In I Corinthians 1:26-29, it is clear that God's calling often falls upon the foolish, weak, and despised of the world, chosen to shame the wise and mighty, ensuring that no flesh glories in His presence. This deliberate selection underscores the humility required in recognizing that such an awesome gift is not earned but given by His will. Ephesians 1:3-6 reinforces this by stating that God chose His people before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him in love, predestining them to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will. This premeditated act of grace highlights the extraordinary nature of being selected out of billions by the Creator Himself. Romans 9:8-15 illustrates this selective love through the example of Jacob over Esau, showing that God's choice is not based on works but on His sovereign will to have mercy and compassion on whom He chooses. This intentional act of setting apart individuals for His purpose is a profound aspect of their uniqueness. God's purpose in this calling, as seen in II Corinthians 5:4-7, is to prepare His people to live by faith, a requirement that further distinguishes them. He equips them with gifts to ensure they can fulfill His will, providing confidence that He knows them, loves them, and is actively involved in their lives to bring about their salvation. Additionally, II Corinthians 5:16-19 reveals that God's calling transforms the worldview of the called, changing how they perceive Christ and others, no longer regarding anyone according to the flesh but as part of a new creation in Christ. This radical shift, a gift from God, enables them to become reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ and to take on the ministry of reconciliation. Finally, in Colossians 1:22-23, God reminds His called ones of their qualification to partake in the inheritance of the saints, delivered from darkness, redeemed, and reconciled to Him, yet with the sobering responsibility to continue steadfastly in faith. This unique preparation, supported by countless spiritual gifts, ensures they have no excuse for failure, as God supplies all they need to live by faith and fulfill their extraordinary calling.