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God's Calling

God has plans to prosper us and give us a hope and future. We are called to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, focus on God rather than distractions, and discover our identity and purpose in Christ. Developing our God-given talents also helps fulfill our calling. Ultimately we must trust God's judgment and seek His presence continually to understand and follow His call for our lives.

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God's Calling

God has plans to prosper us and give us a hope and future. We are called to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, focus on God rather than distractions, and discover our identity and purpose in Christ. Developing our God-given talents also helps fulfill our calling. Ultimately we must trust God's judgment and seek His presence continually to understand and follow His call for our lives.

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“’For I know the plans I have for


you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to
prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a
future’” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Jeremiah 1:4-12 The Call of Jeremiah

The Lord said to me, “ I chose you before I gave you life,
and before you were born, I selected you to be a prophet to
the Nations.”

6- I answered, “Sovereign Lord, I don’t know how to


speak; I am too young.”
Mark 3:14 he chose 12, who he named Apostles. “ I have
chosen you to be with me”. I will send you out to preach.

Verse 16 12, Apostles Simon (Peter)


Verse 17 James and John (sons of Zebedee) Boamerges “
men of thunder”
Verse 18 Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas,
James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus and Simon the patriot.
Verse 19 Judas Scariot
Acts 6:8 Stephen, a man richly blessed by God and full of
power, performed great miracles and wonders among
people.

HE is among the 7 helpers of the apostles .

Acts 6:2 “It is not right for us to neglect the preaching of


God’s word in order to handle finances.”
Acts 9 The Conversion of Saul or Paul

Acts 9:3-5 As Saul was coming near the city of


Damascus, suddenly a light from the sky flashed
around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice
saying to him, “Saul, Saul! Why so you persecute
me?. “Who are you , Lord?” he asked.
JACOB was a cheater. MARTHA was a worrier.
THOMAS was a doubter. MIRIAM was a gossiper.
SARA was impatient. GIDEON was insecure.
ELIJAH was moody. PAUL was a murderer.
PETER had a temper. MARY MAGDALANE was hooker.
DAVID had an affair. MOSES stuttered.
NOAH was drunk. ABRAHAM was old.
JONAH run from GOD. LAZARUS was dead.

God doesn’t Call the Qualified, He Qualifies the Called.


6 Ways to Know God's Calling For Your Life
Will you follow God’s lead?
Here are six ways to follow God’s call in
your life.

1. Allow the Holy Spirit to Lead You.


2. Let Go of Distractions.
3. Discover Who You Are in Christ.
4. Give God Your Best.
5. Trust God’s Judgment.
6. Discover Your God-given Talents.
Romans 8:14 says,
“For all those who
are led by God’s
spirit, these are
God’s sons.”
John 14:26 says, “But
the Helper, the Holy
Spirit, whom the
Father will send in My
name, He will teach
you all things, and
bring to your
remembrance all
things that I said to
you”
Romans 8:14 says, “For all those who are led by God’s spirit, these are
God’s sons.” One of the greatest gifts God offers us is the privilege of
being led by the Spirit of God. As children of God, we can expect to be
led by the Holy Spirit which will provide us with the wisdom of God to
make the right decisions. Our ability to tap into our calling is much easier
when we make decisions based on the leading and guiding of the Holy
Spirit. This wisdom will allow us to make decisions today based on
knowing what will happen tomorrow. What many people fail to realize is
that you can develop a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit just like
you already have with God and Jesus. John 14:26 says, “But the Helper,
the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you
all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you”
(John 14:26). The Holy Spirit is not only a personal guide but also a
teacher in this life.
•“Keep a close watch on
how you live and on your
teaching. Stay true to
what is right for the sake
of you own salvation and
the salvation of those
who hear you” (1
Timothy 4:16).
In this world, it’s so easy to get distracted but if we want to
fulfill God’s calling for our lives, we must refuse to be distracted,
particularly by advances made by the enemy. The Bible tells us,
“Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay
true to what is right for the sake of you own salvation and the
salvation of those who hear you” (1 Timothy 4:16). When we’re
trying to build up things like our careers, our families, even our
finances, it is so easy to get sidetracked. It’s important that we
keep the most important things in focus so that we are not
distracted. One great way to do this is by designating time for
prayer and meditation daily. Before you rush out in the morning,
spend time with God and pray that His Will be done in your life.
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious
17 

Father, may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you


may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be
enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has
called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

(Ephesians 1:17-18)
Your purpose as a believer is to build the Kingdom of God. Your role in
His Kingdom will require your natural gifts and talents. As Christians,
it’s important to start the exploration of calling with the call to follow
Jesus. The call to belong to Christ is everything. When we belong to
Jesus, we’re finally able to make God look glorious in our lives. This
will also empower you to live a greater life in Christ. There’s no way
you can follow God’s purpose in your life if you don’t know who you
are in Christ. Allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in you and draw you closer
to Jesus. The Bible tells us that we will receive the spirit of wisdom
and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus and the eyes of
understanding will be enlightened (Ephesians 1:17-18). God reveals a
calling only to those who accept Jesus as Savior. Knowing Him
intimately will change you.
, “Fight the good fight of
the faith. Take hold of
the eternal life to which
you were called when
you made your good
confession in the
presence of many
witnesses”
(1 Timothy 6:12).
The plan God has for your life can only be accomplished
when we give the best of our time, efforts, gifts and focus to
our specific task. God brings out the best in us when we give
Him our best. The Bible tells us, “Fight the good fight of the
faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called
when you made your good confession in the presence of
many witnesses” (1 Timothy 6:12). Just as Timothy was
focused and committed to God’s call, and not distracted or
distracted by those around him, we too should model this in
our own lives. As you grow in your relationship with Christ
and separate yourself from the distractions that hold you
back from being related to Him, it’s only natural that you will
want to give God your best.
“Trust in the LORD with
all your heart and do not
lean on your own
understanding. In all
your ways acknowledge
him, and he will make
straight your paths”
(Proverbs 3:5-6).
God knows what’s best for your life, even when you can’t
understand His plan for you. This is one of the reasons why
it’s so important to trust God’s judgment. The Bible tells us,
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on
your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Trusting God needs to be the first stepping stone on your
faith journey. God had a plan for you before you were even
born and His plans will always be greater and more beautiful
than all your disappointments. We can follow His plan by
believing that He has everything in control and that His
dominion will guide us exactly where He wants us to go.
Paul told Timothy to “fan into the flame the gift of God, which is in you
through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit of God gave us does not
make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline”
(2 Timothy 1:6-7).
As Christians, we are called to develop the talent and gifts God has
given us to use. These gifts will enable us through our lives and allow
us to bless others. If we want to fulfill our calling, we must develop
our God-given ability. Paul told Timothy to “fan into the flame the gift
of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the
Spirit of God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power,
love and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:6-7). Allow the Holy Spirit to
work through you; praying that you will be enabled to do works that
will glorify God without fear and according to His plan for us. Our
work as Christians must be an integral part of our participation in
Christ Himself. His redemptive work is not limited to evangelism, but
encompasses everything necessary to make the world what God
always intended it to be.
The Bible tells us, “Seek the LORD and His strength; seek
His presence continually” (1 Chronicles 16:11).
God may be revealing your calling right now, but you
may not be able to receive it because you’re not paying
to the signs around you. You may also be quenching the
Holy Spirit and what the Spirit is trying to reveal to you.
The Bible tells us, “Seek the LORD and His strength;
seek His presence continually” (1 Chronicles 16:11).
Prayerfully seek God and ask Him to discern His calling
for your life. Ask Him to give you faith and courage to
follow Him wherever He leads you. This will enable you
to follow God’s greater call and better advance His
Kingdom on earth.
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