The Transformative Power of God's Call
In my view, the call is far more significant than the scream. The call before God reflects a deeply personal and gracious invitation through which a person finds true divine kinship, becomes close and beloved, and gains a new quality of life. This call embodies the idea of eternal union with God; it invites us not merely in moments of despair or anger, but as friends and loved ones, emphasizing the Almighty's unconditional love and care.For instance, one passage states: "His call, which led us to life, is the call to become His eternal friends; He invites us to become His relatives—His children, His sons, and daughters—to be as close and dear to Him as His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to become a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, to partake in the Divine Himself." (source: link txt)This citation illustrates that the call is not simply a mechanical summons, but an invitation to enter into a deep, intimate relationship with God, fundamentally defining a person's purpose and value in the eyes of the Creator.At the same time, the scream, while a powerful expression of emotion, is often described as a reaction in specific, usually crisis or emotionally charged situations, when a person expresses his horror, fear, or despair—as in the depiction of David's penitent scream: "...in which David expressed all his horror at himself, all his horror at his sin, before God, before man, all his repentance, the breaking of his heart and soul, a scream of despair and hope." (source: link txt)Thus, although the scream can be a powerful emotional act, it is an expression of an urgent, sometimes painful reaction to the weight of sin and inner turmoil. The call, on the other hand, opens a path not only to correction but to a true life that comes through the love and mercy of God.In summary, the appeal in the form of a call holds greater significance because it confirms our value and dignity in God's eyes, becoming a source of spiritual renewal and a strong connection with Him.Supporting citation(s): "His call, which led us to life, is the call to become His eternal friends; He invites us to become His relatives—His children, His sons, and daughters—to be as close and dear to Him as His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to become a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, to partake in the Divine Himself." (source: link txt) "...in which David expressed all his horror at himself, all his horror at his sin, before God, before man, all his repentance, the breaking of his heart and soul, a scream of despair and hope." (source: link txt)