The call of God creates sight in us. It's the work of God in our hearts to awaken us before his word.
John PiperThe main reason God has given us minds is that we might seek out and find all the reasons that exist for treasuring him in all things and above all things.
John PiperPastors and missionaries (need) to know God and to find in him a Treasure more satisfying than any other person or thing or relationship or experience or accomplishment in the world.
John Piper