Humble Callings

Ephesians 4:1-2

Lead a life worthy of your calling, for you

have been called by God.  Be humble and

gentle. Be patient with each other, making

allowance for each other’s faults because of

your love.  (NLT)

     Every Christian has been called out of the darkness by God.  He has called us to receive His own glory and goodness and to live righteous lives that bring Him honor and glory.  Because the Lord has called us to be a beacon of light in a dark world, our lives must be transformed from ungodliness to the likeness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, the everlasting Light of the World.  Because we are self-centered and sinful by nature, this transformation must take place if we are to fulfill our humble callings. It's a cleansing that cannot be accomplished without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We must have the transforming power of God working in us and for us, if we are to be the saving beacon of light that God calls us to be. We must become humble and righteous, living and loving like Jesus.  

     When we are called by God, most of us come lacking both humility and patience, because we live in a world that is all about self-gratification. Without God's daily direction and power, the dark forces of Satan will pull you slowly back into the darkness from which you came. But when you are Spirit driven to the calling, God will teach you to be humble and patient before God and others.  This will soften your hard heart so you can become gentle rather than harsh, understanding rather than condemning, patient rather than pushy, and you will have a willingness to love the unlovable instead of simply dismissing them.  No one will achieve perfection this side of Heaven, but when you live for God and take His callings to heart, He will give you exactly what you need at the very moments you need it. You will successfully carry out His special callings for you.  When He calls you my friend, there is no need to fear that you are not up to the calling.  Just step out in faith and trust the Creator and Author of Life, because with God you can accomplish everything He calls you to do.

                                                                 

                                      A Whisper of Hope  

Come to Me when I call… and I will transform you in ways that are worthy of My calling.  Ways that will make a real difference in this fallen world that cries out to be saved.  I will give you the wisdom and courage to shine My saving Light into this dark world.  Listen, I Am calling, dear child.

2 Peter 1:3

As we know Jesus better, His Divine Power gives

us everything we need for living a godly life.  He

has called us to receive His own glory and goodness!  (NLT)

                       Commit everything you do to the LORD. 

                       Trust Him and He will help you.

                                      (Psalm 37:5)