All in Calling on God
Pentecost Sunday falls on May 19th this year, but in my devotional reading this morning E.M. Bounds wrote in affirmation of it and the gift of the Holy Spirit. As a reminder of this event I have included 4 verses of scripture beginning with the promise Jesus conveyed to us of the Comforter's coming....
How often do we call on the name of the Lord to save us in our moments of trouble, or from our various hardships? How often do we call on His name when we are hungry, or in bodily distress? How often do we call out to Him to save others, or perform miracles to encourage their belief? Do we not trust in His Word, and His promised answer, do we doubt He will manifest Himself always? If we do believe, then why do we hesitate to reach out to Him for certain help, and salvation? We need no priest or intercession because He tells us that everyone who calls on His name will be saved… and yet, do we cry out to Him? Do we hear Him calling us near?