PARTAKERS OF THE HEAVENLY CALLING.

 

September 26

Hebrew 3:1 

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, 

consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, 

Christ Jesus; 

 
Beloved, God hath called us by His grace and gospel, into the knowledge of Christ;
into the favour of Jesus;
to partake of the Spirit of His Son;
to enjoy fellowship with Christ;
to wear the image of Christ; and to possess and enjoy His righteousness, strength, wisdom, unsearchable riches, and eternal glory.
 
This calling is heavenly in its origin, nature, tendency, and consummation; it is from heaven and to heaven.
 
All believers partake of the same calling;
they are called by the same voice;
to the same cross and throne;
to possess and enjoy the same title;
and to claim and use the same blessings.
 
This calling is the greatest honour that can be conferred upon a sinner;
it is altogether a favour, the fruit of free and everlasting love;
its enjoyment calls for gratitude and praise.
 
Are we called within heavenly calling?
 
Then we should come out from the world;
walk with God;
imitate the Saviour;
set our affections upon things above, and prepare for, and hasten to, our blessed home, our glorious inheritance.
 
Let us make our calling and our election sure, and then sing-
 

As Thou wilt, dispose of me,

Only make me one with Thee;

Make me in my life express

All the heights of holiness;

Sweetly in my spirit prove

All the depths of humble love!

 
James Smith