It’s encouraging to know that God has a plan and purpose for our lives. That means, He has a specific plan for your life individually. What was true for the nation of Israel, the God Worshippers in the Old Testament, is abundantly true for us today in the New Covenant!
Jeremiah 29:11–13 (NLT) “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”
One of the blessings God shares with us is His calling upon our lives. Now I know many have been frustrated because they just don’t know what that calling is? To help you along the way, let’s look at 7 specific callings mentioned in the Bible for the believer. They are yours today!
(1) The CALL to salvation
Romans 8:28–30 (NLT) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.”
(2) The CALL to sanctification
1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NLT) “God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.”
1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 (NLT) “Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.”
(3) The CALL to service
John 15:16 (NLT) “You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.”
1 Corinthians 1:26 (NLT) “Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you.”
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) “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.”
(4) The CALL to separation
2 Corinthians 6:14–18 (NLT) “Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever? And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God said: “I will live in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the LordAlmighty.””
(5) The CALL to sonship
1 John 3:1 (NLT) “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.”
(6) The CALL to subjection
Romans 13:4–5 (NLT) “The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.”
(7) The CALL to suffering
John 16:33 (NLT) “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Acts 14:22 (NLT) “where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.”
Philippians 1:29 (NLT) “For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.”
1 Peter 2:21 (NLT) “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.”
There is a lot going on your life right now that you don’t see. God is always at work. He loves you. Embrace His call upon your life and learn of His graciousness in every season.
Thank you for this message and blessing. ✝️