Calling

Hebrews 12:1 KJV 1900

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Lay aside every weight

The sin that easily besets us

Run with patience the race that is set before us.

Luke 9:59–62 KJV 1900

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Will follow but won’t follow first

Not fit, ready to follow

Matthew 6:33 KJV 1900

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

What are you putting first? Anything you give Him, He’ll give back better.

Three main areas of idolatry. (Girls, guys, gold, glory)

Relationships - hate your family

Security - needing to have things figured out

Significance - need to be needed

Matthew 22:14 KJV 1900

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Many are called

People who can do things in their own strength will create Ishmaels. If it works, they’ll keep making them.