"Discerning God's Call"

Discerning God's call usually involves many attempts and failures. You did not arrive on this planet with your calling pre-clarified and your gifts pre-developed. Before Peter walked on water he said. "Lord if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." Jesus said, "come." Before you get out of the boat you better make sure this is what you have been called to do, and that Jesus is the One doing the calling. God's looking for something more than impulsiveness. Some times we make reckless decisions about relationships, finances or work, then rationalize it with veneer (facade or artificial appearance) of spiritual language.


The line between "thou shalt not be afraid," and "thou shalt not be stupid" is one that is easily blurred. Knowing when to get out of the boat and take a risk doesn't just call for courage, it calls for wisdom to ask the right questions, discernment to recognize the Master's voice and patience to wait until He says "Come".
-New Beginnings Ministries