Embracing the Call

Introduction

Warm welcome with a brief walkthrough explaination of the three messages: qualifications, the calling, the job

Message Title: Embracing the Call

Who is called? All of us, not just the deacon that will be called.

You are called by God. Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

b. Give examples of the different callings that we have:husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, single people, business owners.

c. We need to embrace the truth that calling is about who you are, before what you do.

Calling is as much about who you’re becoming, as it is about what you are doing.

2. The call of the deacon and the change that will bring to the individuals life.

the description of somebody’s calling will change

The Deacon Role Acts 6

spotting and meeting tangible needs

helping the widows, helping with financial needs in the church etc.

promoting unity of the church

helping to quell conflict and gossip

serving and supporting the ministry of the elders

to be a de facto assistant to the elders; taking things off their plate so the elders can spend their time in prayer and teaching the Word

Examples of people who embraced their call.

Abraham – In Genesis 12, Abraham responded to God’s call to leave his homeland and go to a land that God would show him. He became the father of many nations, showing great faith in following God’s leading without knowing the final destination FAITH

Moses – In Exodus 3-4, Moses was called by God from the burning bush to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite his initial reluctance and feelings of inadequacy, Moses embraced God's call and became a key leader in the salvation of Israel MEEK

Esther – In the Book of Esther, she embraced God's call to risk her life in order to save the Jewish people from genocide. Her courage and trust in God’s timing led to the preservation of her people. COURAGEOUS

Paul (Saul of Tarsus) – In Acts 9, Paul had a life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. After being a persecutor of Christians, he embraced God’s call and became one of the greatest missionaries and writers in the New Testament ALL IN/ON FIRE

Final thoughts and encouragement.