Hello Irish; been a long time.
We cannot answer the phone before it rings, but we sure can decide whether to answer it after it does ring. Or we can decide to unplug it and refuse to receive another call. Or we can wait for the next call. It’s up to us.
So God is sitting up there somewhere saying,”Come on, man, PICK UP THE STUPID PHONE! Rats, well, let me try this number...”
I don’t think so. God calls whom he will, and unless you are more powerful than him, you will answer the call.
Mark, it’s like this. God knows his children, and he will not let ONE of them perish. If he did, he wouldn’t be much of a God, would he?
And yes, it’s nice to hear from you again. I’m glad I picked up the phone... so to speak :>)