Questioned Call

Hebrews 5:4 KJV
And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

It is surely an honor to be called of God into the work of the ministry. While our call today might not be as "provable" as was Aaron's in the since of external signs, the call is just as significant today as it ever was. The man who has no sense of call from God will not likely make it in genuine ministry. He might be able in the flesh to perform the menial tasks of the "professional" minister but he will never endure the spiritual warfare that keeps the Word of God pure and the pulpit true. Practical ministry may be possible in the flesh, but not the ministry of the soul.

And even Aaron's call was questioned by men. So take warning and care concerning our natural tendency toward rebellion against authority. We would never be able to prove he is not called of God anyway and we may be wrong. If a man is not called of God, God will reveal that soon enough. We do not need to take up His cause. We do not need to challenge a man's call.

And for those who are called, take heart when challenged.

• Aaron was challenged
• Jesus was challenged
• Paul was challenged

More than likely we will be too. God will take care of His own.