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. Ephesians 4:1 (NLT)
As Christians our faithfulness and devotion to duty will have an eternal impact on many people's lives. Whether we realize it or not we have been called to be a righteous influence on those that we come in contact everyday of our lives.
Whether you are a mother of two, a teacher in a classroom, a policeman on duty, a soldier in the battlefield or a doctor in an emergency room our calling is one in the same. If a doctor, policeman or soldier neglects their duty it can have dire consequences on the lives of many. In the same way when a Christian neglects his or her duty or fails to live a life worthy of their calling it can bring an eternal deadly consequence on a person.
You do not have to be a missionary traveling deep into the jungles of Guyana or Ecuador to be counted worthy of your calling. As you are faithful in the everyday little things of life this will bring a smile to God 1 Corinthians 10:31. Sometimes we try to save the world and unknowingly neglect those whom God has placed within our four walls. As a father I’ve learned to realize that it’s not about the quantity of time that I spend with my children but the quality of time that really matters. Don’t get me wrong I try to spend as much time as I possibly can with them, but we all know that duty calls elsewhere. However, when I’m with them I try to build memories that will last a lifetime in their little hearts Luke 16:10.
Every one of us has been called to lead and influence others; the question is how are we influencing people and where are we leading them to Heaven or Hell? This is truly the question at hand. Christians are called to be the light and salt of the earth, but if salt loses its flavor what good is it for? Matthew 15:13-16.
This reminds me of a quote from Francis of Assisi “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” Our everyday life must reflect that which God has deposited in our hearts. If the Holy Spirit resides in our hearts then our actions will reflect the heart of Jesus. It is Christ in us that make it possible to love people unconditionally and share with them the truth of the Gospel by our testimony.
Whatever you have been called to do in this lifetime, do it wholeheartedly unto the Lord and it will not be in vain. When we place our eyes on our own selfish desires or when we make it about something else other than brining glory to God it will result in death to you and others Colossians 3:23.
My friends and last I leave you with this: Do not get tired in being faithful where the Lord has called you. God is building greatness in you and through you so keep on running the race do not let anything or anyone distract you from the victory line ahead of you. Pursuit all things with love and devotion for the Father and watch what He’ll do with a faithful and willing heart Galatians 6:9.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile”
Albert Einstein
Whether you are a mother of two, a teacher in a classroom, a policeman on duty, a soldier in the battlefield or a doctor in an emergency room our calling is one in the same. If a doctor, policeman or soldier neglects their duty it can have dire consequences on the lives of many. In the same way when a Christian neglects his or her duty or fails to live a life worthy of their calling it can bring an eternal deadly consequence on a person.
You do not have to be a missionary traveling deep into the jungles of Guyana or Ecuador to be counted worthy of your calling. As you are faithful in the everyday little things of life this will bring a smile to God 1 Corinthians 10:31. Sometimes we try to save the world and unknowingly neglect those whom God has placed within our four walls. As a father I’ve learned to realize that it’s not about the quantity of time that I spend with my children but the quality of time that really matters. Don’t get me wrong I try to spend as much time as I possibly can with them, but we all know that duty calls elsewhere. However, when I’m with them I try to build memories that will last a lifetime in their little hearts Luke 16:10.
Every one of us has been called to lead and influence others; the question is how are we influencing people and where are we leading them to Heaven or Hell? This is truly the question at hand. Christians are called to be the light and salt of the earth, but if salt loses its flavor what good is it for? Matthew 15:13-16.
This reminds me of a quote from Francis of Assisi “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” Our everyday life must reflect that which God has deposited in our hearts. If the Holy Spirit resides in our hearts then our actions will reflect the heart of Jesus. It is Christ in us that make it possible to love people unconditionally and share with them the truth of the Gospel by our testimony.
Whatever you have been called to do in this lifetime, do it wholeheartedly unto the Lord and it will not be in vain. When we place our eyes on our own selfish desires or when we make it about something else other than brining glory to God it will result in death to you and others Colossians 3:23.
My friends and last I leave you with this: Do not get tired in being faithful where the Lord has called you. God is building greatness in you and through you so keep on running the race do not let anything or anyone distract you from the victory line ahead of you. Pursuit all things with love and devotion for the Father and watch what He’ll do with a faithful and willing heart Galatians 6:9.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile”
Albert Einstein
