HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR CALLING!

The first point is that, you or everyone is born with your calling. However, Your desire can be a major indicator of your calling.

                  

1 Timothy 3:1 talks about the requirement of being a pastor. It says, “This [is] a true saying, If a man DESIRE the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” (1 Tim. 3:1)

The first requirement is desire. God has placed the desire of your calling in your heart. In this case, pastors were first to be identified by their desire.

It has always fascinated me how little girls have a desire to be mothers. Male kids however don’t share that desire. Because these little girls have the potential of being women and mothers, God has already put that desire in their heart so they are usually seen playing with Barbie dolls. They already have an innate desire for their “Calling” to be mothers.

Your desire will help you to identify your calling. In connection to this, I want to share with you another scripture. In Philippians 2:13, the Bible says, “For it is God which worketh in you both to WILL and to DO of [his] good pleasure.”

God influences our WILL (Desire) and ACTIONS (What you do).Our Will – Your “Will” is your power to choose.

Someone with the calling of a singer will make the choice to sing. An evangelist will make the choice to win souls. A pastor will have the make the choice to care for people.

Be mindful of your desires; it could be an indicator of your calling. God will work in you to influence your choices or your will.

The next thing that God influences is our Actions. Your “Will” will logically push you to pursue a particular set of actions.

Sometimes, if you join a church, an organization or a group, you may be given a responsibility which may seem unrelated to your desire. This responsibility may be necessary for your training etc, but it may or may not be necessarily your calling.

For example, if you are called to be an evangelist, you may find yourself pastoring as part of Gods training. Moses kept sheep before pastoring Israel.Some people get confused when they are in the work of God and it does not seem to align with their desires. Keep your cool; God is preparing you for your actual calling.

Most of the responsibilities we are entrusted with in a church or ministry help shape, correct and develop us to become effective in our calling. After God has finished all He wants to do with us, we may find ourselves going back to our first love or desire. This process can take many years. You may even go full circle because of training.

However, your calling is actually something that gravitates naturally from within.

Let me ask you this question – If your responsibly or job were taken away, and you were to be left on your own, what will you naturally desire to do? What is the one thing that you do without being prompted or instructed?

That thing is indicative of your calling. God is working in you. You may start from there, deviate from there and finally come back there!

Keep reading more of such messages on this blog as I share more on DISCOVERING AND DEVELOPING YOUR CALLING.

Blessings!

FOCUS ON THE TASK AND NOT THE TITLE

I was in a meeting when people were being introduced and they called a pastor without his title, to my amazement he got up furious and demanded they address him by his title or else he leaves the place. Hmmm.

I read my bible and there was no where Jesus was called Prophet Jesus, Apostle Jesus or Rev. dr. Jesus. We are told at the mention of the name JESUS (alone) every knee will bow. His name carries power even without a title.

Jesus was addressed to as a prophet and an apostle by reason of the work he did. It wasn't His title and He never wanted titles but to do the will of the Father. Titles doesn't make you a superman or anointed, it only brings pride. 

Simplicity and humbleness brings more anointing than anything close to a title. Let us focus on doing the task and will of our Father in heaven than fighting for titles and positions.

 

By Prophet Hubert Ayi

Am I Using My Talents For Christ?

“Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.” 1 Peter 4:10 (CEV)

It’s not by accident that God created the heavens and the earth with dramatic diversity! My son, Nick, appreciates the lush, green forests of Oregon. In contrast, the beauty of the desert landscape is what keeps my friend, Christie, settled in Arizona. I’m guessing God was equally deliberate when He created us with unique traits and talents. Just as the splendor of nature often brings forth an inner stirring, our abilities were designed to impact the lives of others. 

Throughout scripture, we are reminded of the purposeful manner in which we were created. In Job, we read: “Your hands have formed me and made me.” Job 10:8a (AMP) In Psalm, it is written: “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!” Psalm 139:13-14a (NLT) Those are just two examples confirming God’s handiwork. Our identity and our God given gifts are not an accident!

Many times we recognize our abilities, but only use them for personal acclaim or enjoyment. Our creator had other ideas in mind. His intention was for mankind to see Christ’s presence in us and through our loving behavior toward others. Investing our time and talents in this way establishes blessings of eternal significance. I love the simplistic yet profound words of George Otis, founder of the Voice of Hope radio ministry: “Jesus will judge us not only for what we did, but also for what we could have done and didn’t.”

I had to be honest; I’ve missed opportunities to use my abilities due to selfish unwillingness or regretful procrastination. What about you? Have you utilized your strengths in Christ-like service toward others? One thing’s for sure, refusing to identify and make use of God’s gifts will be addressed on the day of judgement. “And so, each of us must give an account to God for what we do.” Romans 14:12 (CEV)  

Pay tribute to our heavenly Father by using your talents for Christ