Summary: A man from New York once told me that he felt called to be an ophthalmologist in the Middle East. Unfortunately, he didn't end up responding to the call. He told me, "when graduation came, I married and my friends and relatives began to warn me about the dangers of living in the Middle East, the sacrifices a missionary must make, and about foolishly wasting my education. They said, 'Don't do it.' And the pride of life got a hold of me and I never did go to the mission field."This man's decision to ignore God's call ate away at his peace. He always wondered what his life would have been like if he had been obedient. He told me, "I haven't had one day of peace in 42 years." I felt so bad for him. No one wants to end up living without peace. His story reminds me to always, always, always respond when God asks us to do something. 1 John 2:3 says, "We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commands." Therefore, I encourage you to not only follow the dictates of the Gospel but to also follow Christ's unique calling on your life. How is He compelling you to be a light to your world? Friend, let's respond to His call today.
