God's calling is a profound and personal act initiated by the Father Himself. It is impossible to become a Christian through one's own efforts or actions; no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them. The Father seeks individuals, offers them grace, and reveals the truth, taking the initiative in establishing a relationship. This calling is not a result of human seeking, but of His sovereign choice and purpose, planned before time began. He chooses ordinary people, often from the middle or lower strata of society, to demonstrate His glory and power in transforming them into glorious children from the dust of the ground. The calling of God is distinct in its usage across scripture. In the Gospels, Christ uses "call" to signify a general invitation or summons to draw near and hear God's truth, broadcast widely like a message on radio or television, available to many through various means such as the Bible or the church's outreach. However, only a few are chosen by the Father to truly understand and enter into a relationship with Him and His Son, forming a little flock of firstfruits. In contrast, the apostle Paul uses "called" to refer to God's elect, those specifically chosen for salvation, encompassing the entire process from calling to glorification. This process includes steps of justification and sanctification, requiring cooperation from the individual, with God confident in His ability to bring the called to glory. God's calling involves overcoming human nature and the influences of this world and satan. He opens the hearts of those He calls, enabling them to hear and understand the truth, as seen in the instantaneous transformation of Paul and the gentle awakening of Lydia. Through His Spirit, working initially with the person and later within them after conversion, He guides them toward truth, glorifies Christ, and reveals insights into His plan. This calling instills a willing mind, a desire to complete the process and embrace the eternal inheritance promised, far surpassing any temporary gain offered by the ways of satan. This rare and precious opportunity through God's calling must not be squandered. Unlike lottery winners who often face ruin through poor choices, those called by God are urged to make the most of their holy calling, embracing the magnificent inheritance as co-heirs with Christ.

The Feast of Trumpets has a dual role, a memorial of God's past deliverance and a warning about future judgment. The Feast of Trumpets marks the third season in an annual spiritual cycle encapsulating: 1.) What God has done, deliverance from sin, 2.) What He is doing, Pentecost-transformation and growth, and 3.) What He will do—Christ's return and final judgment. The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, beginning the 10 Days of Awe) signifies a spiritual alarm, admonishing people to repent, reflect, and prepare for the coming Day of the Lord, a horrendous time of judgment, ushering in the return of Jesus Christ. Just as God commanded our ancestors on the Sinai to remember their deliverance from Egypt, God commands His people today to remember their spiritual deliverance from sin and Satan. II Peter challenges us to grow in Christ-like character, producing spiritual fruit and glorifying Almighty God. We must assiduously avoid drifting into spiritual complacency like the Laodicean church and the five foolish virgins. As Almighty God's people, we must secure our calling and avoid being unprepared when Christ returns.