Objection

JtM taught Sunday school today. The topic was specifically about Isaiah and his call in Chapter 6. More generally, though, we talked about the general structure of stories when God has called the people in the Bible (and us).

According to the notes in the Wesley Bible, calls usually happen as follows:

1. Theophany (encounter with God)
2. Objection
3. Reassurance
4. Commission

As as was thinking about this, I wondered was it was that we always have an objection when God calls. Does everyone always object? Are there those who have said, "Yes, Lord," right away?

Is there a purpose for the objection? Could it be that the objection in a way for us to realize our shortcomings? Does it highlight for us our dependence upon God? Does it open our minds to the work of God in our lives so that we can be affirmed in our abilities and in his ability to supply our needs?

Is it more than just our resistance? Or perhaps is it that God uses our resistance to accomplish his goals?

Image: Cardinal in our backyard this morning. I took this with Steve's new digital SLR camera. Fun. If you can't get a good picture of a cardinal in a snow shower with that camera, then you just aren't trying hard enough.