“Moreover, whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified” (Romans 8:30, NKJV).
I welcome you to October, the first month in the last quarter of the year 2025. It is the month of double-digit blessings. It is written, “Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours” (Isaiah 61:7, NLT). Double honor, favor, prosperity, and breakthroughs are yours in this year of landmark miracles, in Jesus’ name.
Congratulations, as a child of God, from the foundation of the world, God has called you. It is a summons by God for a specific divine assignment fueled by the eternal vision and mission of His kingdom. The call encompasses every sphere of human existence – spiritual, social, cultural, political, educational, and financial. Mark 3:13-15 makes us understand that, as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are privileged to be called, because not all who hear the word of salvation heed the call.
God has given us an upward call. This means that, daily, you are expected to go higher in every dimension of life (physical, spiritual, financial, and emotional, etc.). Those He has called have been called to a higher responsibility. The design and the intent of God is that all those He has called who finish well will be crowned (Revelation 3:11; Romans 8:28). The good news is “moreover, whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified” (Romans 8:30, NKJV). The main consideration for all who are called is whether you finish well, like Peter and Paul, or finish poorly, like Demas and Gehazi.
The Body is Built to Overcome
Supercompensation is the body’s adaptive response to training stress. When an athlete is pushed beyond the threshold of pain and exhaustion, the body overcompensates. The more muscles break down, the more they build back up. This cycle of stress → recovery → adaptation is called supercompensation. Similarly, the 266 bones in the body are constantly going through a process called remodeling. They are being broken down by osteoclasts and built back up by osteoblasts.
The process of remodeling is intensified when a bone is broken. Extra osteoblasts help rebuild the bone. There is a period of weakness where the bone is more vulnerable to re-injury, which is why we wear casts. But eventually, the bone ends up stronger than it was to begin with because the body overcompensates. Very rarely does a bone break in the same place twice because the bone is thicker and stronger than it was before the break. Almost like a broken bone that needs to be reset, God breaks us where we need to be broken. He fractures the pride and lust and the anger in our lives, but He does it to remodel us into His image, and once we heal, we end up stronger than we were to begin with.
Paul writes, “For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29, NKJV). The word “granted” in Greek literally means “to grant a favor.” We tend to see suffering as a necessary evil at best, but Paul calls it a divine favor. So, maybe God is remodeling you. Perhaps the problem you thought you would never overcome will become your most effective ministry to others. You will become better than new after He is done with you.
Challenges Are God’s Opportunity for You to Overcome
Many world champions and successful people have had to overcome negative circumstances, using them as a springboard for success. God has a hand in all your challenges so that through them, you overcome. God will often transform your adversity into a ministry. People go through a traumatic experience, such as the death of a child or a destructive addiction. But, through it all, God helps them climb out of the pit so they can help others in similar circumstances. One of the most paralyzing mistakes we make is thinking that our problems somehow disqualify us from being used by God.
No one rolls out the red carpet and invites tragedy into their life, but our greatest gifts and passions are often the byproduct of our worst tragedies and failures. Trials have a way of helping us rediscover our purpose in life. The problems God has brought you through become a platform upon which you can stand and minister to others. “All praises belong to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he is the Father of tender mercy and the God of endless comfort. He always comes alongside us to comfort us in every suffering so that we can come alongside those who are in any painful trial. We can bring them this same comfort that God has poured out upon us” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4, TPT).
Experiencing Adversity Accesses Being God’s Tool
“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (Revelation 21:7, NKJV). It is impossible to climb the mountain without sweating. Adversity is a necessary tool in God’s hands to train us for our call. Sickness helps us appreciate health. Failure helps us appreciate success. Debt helps us appreciate wealth. Adversity is often the seedbed of opportunity, as it has a way of bringing the best out of us. It is often a blessing in disguise that helps us to appreciate God’s gift of life. The people God uses the most are often the people who have experienced the most adversity; it can increase our capacity to serve God. It causes us to turn to God, lean on Him, seek Him, and get to know Him in a way we otherwise would not have. Some of God’s greatest promises in Scripture begin with the phrase, “to him who overcomes.” The Bible says, “…the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits “Daniel 11:32, NKJV
The Blessings of the Called
- Divine Identity and Acceptance. Romans 8:30. Being called gives you a new identity in Christ.
- Divine Presence and Backing. Exodus 3:12. When God calls a man or woman, He goes with them.
- Provision for the Assignment. 1 Thessalonians 5:24. God will never call you to what He won’t empower or provide for.
- Divine Authority and Power. Luke 19:10. The called walk in divine authority to overcome opposition and fulfill their purpose.
- Protection and Preservation. Isaiah 54:17. There is a hedge of divine protection around those walking in divine calling.
- Eternal Significance and Legacy. John 15:16. The life of the called leaves a legacy that outlives them. They impact generations.
- Glorious Reward. 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Faithful response to God’s call leads to heaven’s reward.
Conclusion
You are called. “ Also, I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8
