You are Called.

God has gifted each and every one of us with something special. Some of us may know what that calling is, and some of us may have no idea. However, what you must realize is that we are called to be a light in this world. Spreading Jesus love, is our primary purpose as Christians.

I am called to music ministry. I remember I was at church camp, I remember the verse, I remember the chill and emotion that came over me. It was a moment I will never forget. Some of us will have experiences like mine. Others, will just have a knack for a certain thing, and find out later how to use that particular skill for God's glory. I know a lot of people think they have to have that overwhelming spiritual moment with God to know that they have been called. But that is not the case at all. 1 Peter 2:9-12 happens to be the verse the speaker was talking about the night I was called into music ministry. It states" But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are a people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and strangers of this world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."

We as the people of Christ, are called to be different. We are called of the darkness into His wonderful light. We are called to stand out so that the non-believers might notice something different about us. That they may see Christ in us. 

Many people think that a "call to ministry" has to be vocational (pastor, youth minister, music minister, missionary.. etc.) It is true, that a lot of people get called specifically to that area, but you must realize God has gifted you with certain abilities that will help you in your life's ministry. That may be a teacher, coach, doctor, or hairdresser that shows God's loving kindness in their everyday jobs. 

One of my all time favorite verses is in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12, verses 4-6. It says this "There are different kind of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men." Therefore, use your spiritual gifts. They may be obvious, such as my gift of music, or maybe it's not as easy to see. Maybe you are a great listener, or great leader. Maybe you're that person people talk to about their problems, and person they always know they can trust. If you are that person, don't let yourself believe you don't have anything to offer. You are special, and God has gifted you in ways you may not be aware of.

If you haven't found your spiritual gifts yet, don't be discouraged. You have them. You possess unique qualities and a personality no one on Earth has. God thinks you are special, and He created you to be a minister for Him. Whether that means being a pastor, or being a friend. Your life IS your ministry. Do you hear God calling you?

Let Us Pray.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for all you do for us. Thank you for this life you have given us. Thank you for the Spiritual gifts you have given us, whether we have realized what those are or not. Help us to pursue those abilities. And to recognize that our lives and how we live is our ministry. We love you Lord.

In Christ's Name We Pray,

Amen.