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I. Calling
A. What is calling?
a. usually we mean “what is God’s purpose for my life in this moment”
b. OR how do I fit in2 the Body of Christ?
c. Our 1st & paramount calling is to himself
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2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
B. Does God give us specific calling to each of us; how do I know?
5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
2 tim 4:5
a. God has given ea. o us a special ministry that he wants us to perform in the church 2 build up the body of Christ & bring glory to his name.
1. U have been gifted in a special way to meet a special need right where u r.
17 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.
b. Paul explains that the call to follow Jesus doesn’t necessarily mean that you will have to change jobs.
1. In fact, he encourages people to stay in their current positions, focusing on obedience to God in them.
i. U may need to stay right where u r, serving God in whatever capacity u now fulfill.
C. How can I know God’s Calling for my life?
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
a. 1st step in knowing ur calling is 2 get 2 know God intimately through His Word & let Him guide u.
17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
b. God has given ea. o us special aptitudes & abilities.
1. a 2nd step 2 knowing ur calling is seeing the kinds o desires & abilities God has given u.
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord;
6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
1. These gifts are given subsequent 2 baptism in H.S.
24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
d. When God gives u a specific calling, it fills ur thoughts & energies so that u pursue it wholeheartedly
Ro 12:2
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
e. When u let God x-form u by the pwr o his H.S. he will show u wht he wants u to do!
1 Cor
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord;
6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
c. God then gives special gifts o the spirit to fulfill ur calling to bless the community of believers u serve in.
1. These gifts are given subsequent 2 baptism in H.S.