Precious

 A mysterious telephone call one night:

"Hello," I answer.

A woman's voice: "Precious?"

"Who would you like to speak with?" I ask.'

"Precious."

"You must have the wrong number."

"Oh, I'm very sorry."  

End of conversation.

This call made me wonder: how often does God call us "precious," only to hear us respond, "You must have the wrong number"?  What would it be like if we answered, "Here I am, Lord!" instead of, "Surely you mean someone else"?

Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you:
I have called you by name, you are mine.
. . .you are precious in my sight,
and honored, and I love you . . .

                                  (Isaiah 43:1b, 4a)