This week we’ve been drilling hard on kaleo (God calls) and epikaleo (we answer). That call-and-response isn’t just theology — it’s identity. We are summoned, chosen, and faithful because the King spoke our name, and we answered with our lives.

That rhythm — His call, our response — is the heartbeat of this new gospel anthem. It’s raw, it’s bold, and it carries the cry of Revelation 17:14: “Those with Him are called and chosen and faithful.”

I’ll be honest: when this one came together, it hit me so hard I sat in tears. As I am working on this post, it is just days after the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. I can’t stop thinking about how he lived his faith. Before stepping out on any platform, his prayer was simple: “Use me for Your will, Lord.” That’s epikaleo in its purest form. He wanted to be remembered for his courage in faith, and he lived that call all the way to the end.

This song was created in part with that in mind. I want to strive to answer the King’s call with that same courage and faithfulness. May this anthem steady us to do just that — to call back boldly when the King calls our name.

Here’s your anthem for the week. Let it remind you: the King called you, and your “yes” still echoes.Lyrics:

“The Call and the Answer”

Theme: Kaleo (God calls) + Epikaleo (we answer)

Verse 1 (Kaleo)Across the noise, His voice breaks through,The King is calling — He’s calling you.Not random chance, not fate, not luck,A summons of love you can’t interrupt.

Chorus (Identity)I am called, I am chosen, I’ll be faithful, standing true.The Lamb has conquered, I belong to You.I am called, I am chosen, I’ll be faithful to the end.Your voice has summoned, and my life’s my “yes” again.

Verse 2 (Epikaleo)I call upon Your holy name,Through fear and fire, You’re still the same.In every trial, my prayer will be,“Use me, Lord — Your will through me.”

ChorusI am called, I am chosen, I’ll be faithful, standing true.The Lamb has conquered, I belong to You.I am called, I am chosen, I’ll be faithful to the end.Your voice has summoned, and my life’s my “yes” again.

Bridge (Revelation 17:14)Called, chosen, faithful — standing with the Lamb.Victory belongs to Jesus, every foe is damned.Called, chosen, faithful — clothed in holy light.I answer with my life, I will not ghost the fight.

Final Chorus (Strong)I am called, I am chosen, I’ll be faithful, standing true.The Lamb has conquered, I belong to You.I am called, I am chosen, I’ll be faithful to the end.Forever Your kaleo, my epikaleo “Amen.”

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