BEST YEAR EVER! PART 3

Jan 18, 2026    Pastor Johnny Johnson

At the heart of this message lies a powerful invitation that echoes throughout Scripture: 'Call me.' Just as a prominent attorney's billboard urges people to reach out, God extends an even more urgent and personal call to each of us. Drawing from Jeremiah 33:3—God's phone number, if you will—we're reminded that when we call upon the Lord, He promises to answer and reveal great and mighty things we do not know. The sermon traces this theme back to Genesis 4:26, where humanity first began to call on the name of Jehovah, establishing a pattern that should define our relationship with God. What makes this message particularly compelling is its comprehensive scope: we're called to reach out to God not just in crisis, but in every circumstance of life. Whether we're experiencing trouble and need a miracle, facing sickness, wrestling with temptation, gripped by fear, or seeking salvation, the prescription remains the same—call upon the name of the Lord. The personal story of a near-tragic lawnmower accident powerfully illustrates how helpless we can be in certain moments, and how supernatural intervention comes when we cry out to God. This isn't about going through religious motions; it's about genuine faith-filled communication with our Creator who is never too busy, never overwhelmed, and always attentive to what matters to us. The challenge before us is clear: will we exhaust every human resource before finally turning to God, or will we make calling upon His name our first response?