If you have ever been called to Jury Duty, you know that it comes with certain responsibilities. You must be alert as all the evidence is presented. You must think clearly and reason well as you assess the evidence. In the jury room, you must speak up for the truth. And you must serve the people of your city, county, and nation well.
In Acts 26:16 God speaks to Paul as He calls him into service and says, “But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you.”
Not many of us will experience such a dramatic call to God. But our call to God remains similar to Paul’s. God is calling us to stand strong in His might, serve Him and people, and be a witness of the things God has done for us. He may not speak audibly to us, but like the ordinary human who was Paul, God calls us to a specific purpose. Your purpose may look different than mine, but all of us are called to be servants and witnesses.
Reluctant Retiree 