For the past couple of months we've been parrot-sitting for our son. He is
very quickly learning our voices. Using my wife's voice he now calls the
dog. "Annie, Annie" echoes through the house. The problem is Annie has now
started to come when he calls. What's interesting is Annie doesn't go to
him she comes to my wife. It is my wife's voice so my wife gets the
response.

I found myself wishing I could call people to Jesus using His voice. I have
no desire to have people come to me. I really have very little to offer but
Jesus has everything to offer from short-term forgiveness and stress-relief
to long, long term care - eternal care. I want them to come to Him. I have
found this to be more difficult than it sounds. There are so many voices
calling to people. If people watch any television at all about one third of
broadcast time is fillied with voices calling to people. Come and buy our
car. Come and use our toothpaste. Come and drink our cola. It goes on
and on. Our invitation is often lost in the cacophony of calls.

Advertisers tell us the best possible invitation comes from a satisfied
customer. If we are to be heard, if we are distinct from the worldly
competition we need above all things to be satisfied followers of Jesus.
Our lives need to shine with happiness, health and joy. If we are continual
complainers our call will fall flat if heard at all. The world is looking
for something to satisfy their longing for something truly valuable. We
have it. With the accompanying power of God's Spirit we will be heard.