GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN; EVEN THE THINGS WE FEEL ARE THE SMALLEST AND LEAST IMPORTANT. AND WE ARE CALLED TO PERFORM EVERY ONE OF THEM.
To be elected by God or called by Him are both privileges; to know that you are given an opportunity to be a part of His overall plan, especially if it is on the righteous end of it. Some are called to sacrifice their lives for God’s kingdom. But all of us are called to give up our worldly lives and dedicate ourselves to Christ; studying His word, walking in His way, doing His will.
So, let’s take a look at what’s wrong with our calling in our kingdom duty and election given to us by God? How do we know that they have been given to us, by God and what they are? How do we make our individual summons and elections from God, sure in His kingdom? How do we become confident in what one thinks or knows his/her election/calling is; having no doubt that it is the right and righteous one.
We have looked at an election vs a calling in a previous post of mine. And I have included information, within this one, from it. But it should be made clear between the two forms of summons from God and the purpose one serves when they are the recipient of either. Now the person(s) who are elected was selected by God, before the beginning of time. They did not have, still don’t have, nor will ever have a choice in the matter. They were chosen for a specific service of God, that none else could do; one God deemed perfect for them, no matter the strength, talents, or willingness on their part. A very good example of this election is when we take a looked at Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus. Her charge had been set way before she was a twinkle in her father’s eye. (Luke 1:26-38). She questioned briefly. I am sure Mary was afraid and hesitant at the thought of getting pregnant, much less having a child. But with the Holy Spirit guiding her heart, soon responded with an answer of full agreement to the LORD’s angel. Just like with Mary (maybe not an angel actually showing up) but God will impress upon you or me what service, it is, that He has elected or chosen us to carry out. It is already done, and you or I will know that we have been elected or chosen, by God when it is time to do it if that is our fate; whether it is a great and unusual thing where the whole world knows, or small, seemingly insignificant one which goes unnoticed by man but plays a large part in God’s plan for mankind. So, do not worry or try to figure it out. Whatever He has for you will be shone and when you wrap your mind and heart around it (allowing God to guide), will be easy.
When one has been elected by God for a specific reason, it will continue to come up, occur or present itself, again and again, especially unexpectedly. And until they follow the path which He is leading them to go down, toward that which they are elected to do, it will continue to come about. When those who have been given this honor, from God, receive their notice, they may accept it graciously or they may try to run and hide from it. Either way it is of God and He is not One to change His mind. And with His elected duty for those whom He will, comes all the necessary tools, gifts, and talents (when one hears and respond positively, to God’s Word), needed to fulfill the task at hand. So, no matter the circumstance or situation, the rhetoric being spoken by others nor worldly events, when we stand firm and are anchored in our Lord Jesus, our Father will reveal everything He has for us, individually, in His time; His call or election. (Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light).
A calling can be done, by God, at any time in your life and it is founded on what gifts and talents God has given you. These gifts and talents determine what role you are to fill: usually within the five roles that God has called His saints to fill: Apostles – a messenger or ambassador who was/is chosen by Jesus to spread his message and teachings after his death and resurrection; one who is sent. Prophets – one who is believed to speak for God, and who may have special powers to predict the future. Evangelists – A writer of the history, or doctrines, precepts, actions, life and death of our blessed Savior, Jesus Christ; as the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Also, a preacher or publisher of the gospel of Jesus Christ, licensed to preach, but not having charge of a particular church. Pastors – A minister of the gospel who has the charge of a church and congregation, whose duty is to watch over the people of his charge and instruct them in the sacred doctrines of our LORD in Jesus’ name. And Teachers – Someone who instructs, trains, and creates an environment for others to learn how to live a righteous life with God’s biblical truths and wisdom. Jesus supplied all of our needs and took hold of all things that would prevent us from using our gifts and talents to the fullest, when He rose up to be with The Father in heaven. So, once we have been called to do a certain service, for the LORD, He will fulfill His part to see that we get it done. Our part is to acknowledge what it is and go about doing it. (Ephesians 4:8-12 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:)
Understand this, we are all called to do His work in one way or another. It may not be a platform preacher, or one called to go out of country to help others. It can be your personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ; a one-on-one ministry to help each person you meet, however small. As we are all called by God for a specific purpose, we are given the authority to act according to His word to be a cultural positive; how we relate to the world in all areas of life; our work, family, friends, church, and politics. Believe it or not but in each of these areas, we, as children of the Most High, are called to engage in advancing life around the world. A sincere smile or word can change a life; a world.
“Election” is the specific term for God choosing us in Christ before He created the foundation of the world. Whereas the word “call” is used most often to refer to God’s way of bringing people to Christ to participate in His redemptive work in the world, with the hope that it will continue. It can also refer to our prayer life; calling on the Lord in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. Those who are of the Lord Jesus, it is a simple, direct, and pure way to reach Him, at all times. The two words are often used interchangeably, they both, refer to a duty or an assignment, a responsibility within God’s kingdom.
In any case, God has chosen us to be representative in His plan for life. Now whether you choose to embrace yours or try for others is up to you. But to fulfill God’s purpose for your life, while enjoying it to the fullest, is going to be up to you. So, don’t just wonder why the world is in such bad shape or what purpose you have in it, but study to understand these things by obtaining the answers, for them, from the Word (Jesus). Yashuah Jesus, call all men to come to Him; He, only, is the Truth and Life. And through Him we will get to the Father, YHWH, God.
GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.
Bible Verses About Calling and Election: Their Purpose
Ephesians 4:1-3 – I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Romans 12:4 – For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
2 Peter 1:10 – Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Romans 11:29 – For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 – For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
Ephesians 4:1 – I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 – Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:
Ephesians 4:4 – There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Isaiah 6:8 – Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
John 15:16 – Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
1 Peter 5:10 – But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 – For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
1 Peter 2:9 – But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
2 Timothy 1:8-9 – Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Acts 2:38 – Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 1:1-32 – Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
John 14:6 – Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1 Kings 19:11-13 – And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
Ephesians 4:11 – And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
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