Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:1, NIV). “Calling” and “will of God” seem synonymous — they are, and they are not. God has a calling for us. Paul (by the will of God) was called to be an apostle. Personal calling derives from God’s will, as […]
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The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. ~ Mark Twain Through 54 years of ministry, I’ve walked in my calling. After deciding to follow Jesus on New Year’s Eve 1971/1972 and being baptized in the ocean at Daytona Beach, Florida, while
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Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches (1 Corinthians 7:17, ESV). The Greek word for “calling” means God saying, “I made you for this, it’s what I want you to do, and where you will find
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We are God’s masterpiece [poem]. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10, NLT). The Greek word “masterpiece” comes from the Greek word “poiema,” from which we get the English word “poem.” We are God’s masterpieces: a poem or an
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Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons (1 Corinthians 12:4-6, NASB1995). The Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 4:1 that we should walk in a manner worthy of our calling. Do we know
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Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this (1 Corinthians 12:1, NLT). A life speaking our voice (calling) is a blessing. But do we feel blessed? There is a phrase “finding your voice,” which means discovering who you are. God has given
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall (2 Peter 1:10, ESV). Calling is the purpose of our lives. Every follower of Jesus has a unique purpose designed and monitored by God through spiritual gifts and ministry opportunities. It’s an individual and narrow
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10, NLT). The following opening line for a series of movies is recognizable by most… Your mission, should you choose to accept it… The title of the series
I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness (Romans 15:14, NLT). The Greek word for “goodness” is used four times in the New Testament and all by the Apostle Paul. This word is not found in any other writing of the ancient world; it is strictly a Pauline biblical
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Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20, ESV). All of us can change the world through prayer. There isn’t a disease, political event, catastrophe, war, or relationship that can’t be influenced by prayer. Prayer is equal opportunity as you don’t need a certain
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