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Prepared to answer the Call?

Apr 19, 2026    Rev. Wayne Hokanson

This message invites us to examine where we stand in our spiritual journey by exploring the life of Abram, who became Abraham, the friend of God. We discover that before time began, God chose each of us for relationship, not just for a moment but for all eternity. The narrative in Genesis 11 introduces us to Abram's starting point with his father Terah, reminding us that we all come to today shaped by those who influenced us, whether positively or negatively. What's striking is that Terah set out for Canaan but settled in Haran along the way, stopping short of God's intended destination. This becomes a mirror for our own lives: are we on a spiritual journey, awakening each day wondering what God has in store, or have we settled because we think we have all of God we need? The message challenges us to recognize that God never forces Himself on us, but if we have any sense of adventure and awareness that this life isn't all there is, He can prepare us for an incredibly purposeful existence. At 75 years old, Abram left everything familiar simply because God called him to a destination yet unknown. This reminds us that there's no age limit on God's calling, and the question becomes: what do we need to do differently tomorrow that will impact both time and eternity? We're called to move from settling to following, from our narrow perspective to God's eternal, worldwide vision.