Darcie Claesson was watching TV with her 3-year-old daughter Emily one day when a news clip came on about a famous person who had died. Emily's immediate reaction was "Is he going to heaven?" When her mom explained that he would go to heaven if he had asked Jesus to be his Savior, Emily proceeded to ask the same question about every family member she could think of.

Not to be left out, Emily added, "You know what, Mom? I talked to Jesus on the phone the other day, and I asked Him to come into my heart." "That's great!" Darcie said. "But how did you know His number?" Her reply was simple, yet profound. "He called me!" she declared.

Emily didn't know it, but her answer revealed a deep truth that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions in the world. They require man to try to get to God, but in the plan God devised for man He's the One who initiates the contact. Through the Holy Spirit, He calls us to repentance. Everyone who has accepted Jesus as Savior was prompted, or "called," by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:30).

What an honor to get a personal call from God! And what blessing He gives to those who answer in the affirmative. Have you heard His call to you?  — Dave Branon