God calling

Calling — endurance

What does endurance have to do with calling or what does calling have to do with endurance? 

Without God’s calling we will not last. Without endurance we will not experience the deep call of God. The Scripture says, “deep calls to deep”— God’s heart to our heart. God calls - we respond. 

God calls us first to Himself and then secondly to join His purpose. Don’t forget this! In order to to live deeply with the Lord and in order to fulfill God’s purpose, we will have need of endurance so that when we do the will of God we will receive what was promised (Heb 10:36). What does God promise, you ask? Our inheritance is the age to come from which we will inherit the new heavens and the new earth. But the greatest reward of all - is God Himself. He is yours and you are His. 

 Through endurance, God is unlocking something deep within you? What is it? Through endurance, God is strengthening you for His purpose and for your future inheritance. Call to Him . . . with persevering faith. He’s called you.

Purpose with Passion

Calling — purpose with passion

Why do you do what you do? Is it a job or a calling from God? If you do what you do because it a means for security, it is a job. If you do what you do because you “feel the pleasure of God”, it is a calling. We get a job. We discover calling. At jobs, we make money. At calling, we make a difference. A job is chosen by you. Calling is initiated by God. Jobs have to do with knowledge, ability and skill that you have acquired. Calling has to do with how God has wired you. Jobs are too small. Calling is our life opus. 

Help in discovering God's calling — reflect on the 10 R's:  

Starting place — Responsibilities: what am I responsible for?   Reward - what gives me joy?  Return - where do I see God using me (ask others for their input)?  Ruin - what breaks your heart?  Repentance - what do I need to change?  Risk - Where do I need to get out of my comfort zone and start obeying?  Remember - how and where God has led you? Reflect - meditate on the Word.  What is God saying to you about you?  Refresh - spend time alone enjoying the Lord.  Request - saturate all of this in prayer.