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A High Calling by samsy5460(m): 9:09am On Feb 07, 2013 |
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 The phrase “I have finished my course” as used by Apostle Paul in the above verse gives an idea that he knew what he was called to do: his divine purpose in God. He had located himself in God’s divine plan for his life and functioned in it perfectly. No wonder, when he was through, he knew, and boldly declared, “I have fought a good fight….” If you don’t know what you’re called to do in the first place, you wouldn’t know when you’re through, neither would you be able to measure your progress. You’ve got to know what your purpose in this life is. Sadly, many don’t realize what they’ve been called to do. “Is everyone in the world called to do something?” you might ask. In a sense, yes! Everybody is called to fulfil a purpose in this life, but not everyone is called to fulfil a purpose that’s specific to God and His Kingdom. This is the reason why as Christians, we have the highest calling because our mandate is divine. God has entrusted His number one business to us, and that is soul winning. You’re not in this world to “complete the square” or balance the ecosystem; you’re called to fulfil the greatest and most honourable responsibility there could ever be! You’ve been appointed to be a faithful steward and minister of reconciliation; what a high calling! The Apostle Paul talked about the crown of righteousness, which the Lord has reserved for everyone who fulfils this divine commission of preaching the Gospel (2 Timothy 4:. Jesus said in Luke 19:13, “…occupy till I come”; that means preach the Gospel. Do everything you must do to get the Gospel to everyone in your world and in the outer districts, because the Master is coming back soon. Be compelled by His love and preach the Gospel with everything you’ve got. Make it your passion, for that’s your calling in this life, and it’s a high calling! PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for granting me length of days, and for helping me fulfil my destiny and calling in Christ. I’m running my race swiftly, pressing towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus under the inspiration of your Spirit and guidance of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY 2 Thessalonians 1:11 1 Corinthians 9:16 1 Like |
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