The Call of God
Found this website interesting:
http://www.called2serve.org/3/connectw/god/callofgod.htm
Here are some excerpts:
4 Types of Call:
- The Call to Salvation . . . first and foremost a call to Jesus
(Matt. 9:13, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:32, Acts 2:39, Romans 1:5-6, etc.). - The Call to Holiness . . . also about a call TO Jesus, being IN Christ
(Romans 12, 8:28-30). - The Call to full-time vocational ministry . . . Consider how these people were called:
–Moses from a burning bush (Exodus 3).
–Joshua instructed by God (Joshua 1:1-9).
–Isaiah received his call in a vision (Isai 6) –Barnabas sent by Jerusalem church to Antioch (Acts 11:22). –Paul called dramatically (Romans 1:1; 1:Cor. 1:1, Gal. 1:15).- The Call to a Specific Task . . .
–Peter and John sent by Jerusalem church to investigate what was happening in Samaria under Philip’s ministry (Acts 8:14).–Barnabas was sent from Jerusalem to Antioch to follow up on the church that had been planted there (Acts 11:22).God’s Calling is Rooted in Scripture & Prayer
God will not call us in a direction that contradicts His Word. In the context of Sabbath-rest, Hebrews 4:12 reveals that God’s Word is living and active. There is a quiet confidence that develops in the devotional life, resting upon the power and promise of God’s voice in Scripture. God speaks as we listen with an open Bible.
God will not call us in a direction that contradicts His Word. In the context of Sabbath-rest, Hebrews 4:12 reveals that God’s Word is living and active. There is a quiet confidence that develops in the devotional life, resting upon the power and promise of God’s voice in Scripture. God speaks as we listen with an open Bible.
- As you live out the spiritual disciplines and meditate on His Word, what is God saying?
- What passages of Scripture are creating warmth and flame in the depths of your heart in these days of decision?
God’s calling Is Righteous
Romans 8:28-29 reveals a central purpose for each of us . . . to become more like Jesus. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled . . . and fulfilled.
Romans 8:28-29 reveals a central purpose for each of us . . . to become more like Jesus. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled . . . and fulfilled.
• What decision will position you best to become more like Jesus?
• Do you sense confirmation during times of worship?
• Does this line up with God’s good purpose for you and others?
• Do you sense confirmation during times of worship?
• Does this line up with God’s good purpose for you and others?
God’s Calling is Right
Reflection on Scripture (Psalm 139, Romans 8:28-30) builds assurance that God has wired each of us for a unique purpose. He makes no mistakes. It makes sense that He would call you to a place fitting with the way He designed you. Some of His wiring might be weakness for HIS strength to be manifested, but there is a component of a right fit in regards to his enlightened invitation. Good questions for clarifying this component of His call include:
Reflection on Scripture (Psalm 139, Romans 8:28-30) builds assurance that God has wired each of us for a unique purpose. He makes no mistakes. It makes sense that He would call you to a place fitting with the way He designed you. Some of His wiring might be weakness for HIS strength to be manifested, but there is a component of a right fit in regards to his enlightened invitation. Good questions for clarifying this component of His call include:
- Do your natural, God-given abilities indicate a right fit?
- Has God brought a spiritual gift which has accented a right fit for a ministry decision?
- What training have you had, and do your learned skills point to a right fit?
- Are there assessments that you have taken which bring confirmation of "rightness?"
- What decision will best line up with your passions, values, and vision?
- What are you doing in ministry right now ? God’s calling is as much about the present as the future. Abundant life and ministry are for today, not just tomorrow.
God’s Calling Is Rightly Confirmed by Others
This is a critical element. This means the church, which is the family environment for ministry equipping (Ephesians 4). This means leaders in your church, in the denomination, and friends in the kingdom. What are those who know you best, including family, speaking into your life? Calling comes in the context of relationship. Listen with a discerning ear to Godly counsel.
This is a critical element. This means the church, which is the family environment for ministry equipping (Ephesians 4). This means leaders in your church, in the denomination, and friends in the kingdom. What are those who know you best, including family, speaking into your life? Calling comes in the context of relationship. Listen with a discerning ear to Godly counsel.
God’s Calling is sometimes Revealed
and Punctuated by Providential Circumstances
Although balance between the subjective and the objective is
and Punctuated by Providential Circumstances
Although balance between the subjective and the objective is
crucial, many testimonies are shared of God bringing forth pointed circumstances to identify His hand and His invitation toward a specific task or ministry.
- What circumstances might God be using to speak to you?
- What events might form a pattern of God’s leading?
- What are you observing in the events at school and home?
- What issues are your friends and coworkers wrestling with?
