(A) KNOWING OUR CALL
First of all, we need to recognize that all of us have a destiny in Christ.
Calling = what God has destined for us to be and to do.
To be – who we are in Christ
To do – what are we to do
Knowing our calling gives us HOPE, a sense of purpose.
Eph 1 – to know the hope of our calling.
Corporate (as the church) – Calling as a body of Christ and when Jesus returns
Specific (as an individual) – Calling in this life
(B) WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US ABOUT OUR CALLING...
(1) Our calling is fixed by the Lord
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
(2) Our calling does not depend on our human talent or effort (works).
1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
2 Timothy 1:9who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began...
(3) We need to be faithful to live out our calling
Ephesians 4:1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called...
2 Thessalonians 1:11Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power...
(C) WHAT IS OUR RESPONSE?
Two fold response - 1Chron 12:32
1. Corporate
Understand the Times - Revealing of the Mysteries of God (Bridal Paradigm, Israel etc) & The Message of End Times.
Knowing what to do - Well versed with what the Bible says about the Bridal Paradigm and End Times. Rise up as a forerunner and be a Voice of God.Build the House of Prayer as we see the Day approaching. Trumpet the call for the Anna’s, Mary’s, David’s etc to come.
2. Individual
Understand the Times - What is God’s season for my life now? Where I have come from? Where I am going?
Knowing what to do - How shall I respond? What do I need to do?
(D) OVERCOMING POTENTIAL PITFALLS
(1) Run to win
1 Corinthians 9:24; Acts 20:24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
(2) Persevere till the end
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Acts 20:24But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
(3) Cast away every weight (cares of life, deceitfulness of wealth etc) and sin
Hebrews 12:1Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us...
(4) Guard Your heart (in the face of persecution, opposition...)
Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Learn the carry your heart like King David, who chose not to take things into his own hands, even when he is right and opportunity comes in his favour. Though he may not do things 'rightly' in our view, God says King David has a heart after God... that spells volumes, doesn't it?
(5) Rest in the Lord and be faithful
Matthew 11:29-30 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 25:14-29 Parable of the talents...
‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
(E) CONCLUSION
Serenity Prayer - Ask for wisdom
Rest in the Lord – Do not strive, know God’s grace and faithfulness.
Keep a pure heart...
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