There is an understanding by many that those who are leaders in the church are those who are called into the ministry. True, they are called into the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. But are they the only ones called? Who are the called, and who aren't?
The truth is that anyone who is born again is called. Being called doesn't only have to do with being a church leader or someone very active in church activities. The use of church here implies the typical four walls that is a church building.
1 Corinthians 1:9 says, "God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." NKJV. As one who is born again, you are called by Christ Jesus. And as we get to know who Christ Jesus is, who is our new life, we receive a revelation of where we are called. And as we yield to this, allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit.
Apostle Peter said in 1 Peter 2:11-12 which says "Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives." MSG.
Many times we get carried away by getting involved in the ways of the world. And by ways of the world I mean the typical life of going to school, getting a job, doing business, getting married, raising kids, how we relate with people, and so on, but what we think makes us different is going to the four walls every Sunday, and going religious doctrines. This isn't how we are to live.
Now, I'm not saying any of these listed above are right or wrong. My point here is that we do all these things by our leading and not by the Holy Spirit. It is when the leading of the Holy Spirit is missing in our lives that we walk blindly as those of the world.
We are to know our purpose here on earth as His Son or Daughter, and then ask the Holy Spirit for His leading. The word of God will always show us what He wants us to do, and not what we want to do (ref.: Psalm 119:105).
As a Son or Daughter of God, you called. But what has He asked you to do, and where? This is very important. Don't be carried away by the people of the world, of whom our primary purpose is to lead them on the path that leads to Christ, thereby getting them saved.
If you're in that office, is that where He asked you to go? Likewise, whatever thing you do. Don't be carried away by the pleasures of this world such as the acquisition of wealth and the like. For God who sent already got things planned, everything you will ever need to carry out His plans for you has already been taken care of. Trust me, you can't starve when you walk with Him. So, get walking with Him.
So, if you're born again, you're called by God. Ask what He wants you to do, and how to go about it. And as an amazing Father that He is, He will let you know. He is not a boring God, He has a high sense of humour. And He meets all our needs. Trust Him and walk with Him.
God bless you.
Why not accept Jesus today if you haven’t? Pray out loud, “Jesus, I confess that You are my Lord and Saviour. I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith in Your Word, I receive salvation now. Thank You for saving me!” Congratulations, you’re born again, you are now brand new!
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Unless otherwise stated, the following scriptures are obtained from New King James Version (NKJV)
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