Yesterday we spoke about living intentionally and having a goal for our lives. Acts 20:24 is Paul’s goal for his own life. His whole existence was about finishing the race the Lord Jesus had given him. For Paul that task was preaching the gospel to Gentiles in areas where Christ had not been preached. Glance over 2 Corinthians 11:23ff and you’ll see what Paul suffered and endured as he sought to run the race marked out for him with perseverance.
For some, knowing the calling of God is easy. For others it takes time and effort to discover. Paul, for example, knew that he was called to be a preacher to the Gentiles very soon after his conversion and encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Others, though, are still foggy about their calling. But Ephesians 2:8-10 makes it exceedingly clear that God has work for you to do, work that He has prepared in advance for you to do.
So how can I find what God has called me to do? Start by praying. Having prayed, assess your passions and your giftings from the Lord. Seek to put these into practice in your congregation. Stick at it, filling needs as best you can. If you make a difference by filling a need and impact people’s lives, you have found your calling. If you make no discernable difference go back to the first step and start praying.
What a joy! What a blessing! What a privilege to be able to serve the Lord and to do the things He’s called us to do. Don’t delay. Start today.
Prayer:-
- Pray that the pastors in India and the Christians would bravely and simply preach the gospel to non believers. Pray that we’ll see many come to the Lord in that country. Ask God to protect believers and to use them mightily for His kingdom.
- Ask God to show you what good works He has planned for you to do today.
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