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Written by Greg Scharf, a contemporary professor of divinity, president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society, author, and editor.  This is an excerpt from his work “Pursuing God’s Call On Your Life.”

God’s call on your life is a call to himself, to his kingdom, to belong to Jesus, to holiness, to be saints out of darkness and into light as a people, to hope, to his eternal glory, and excellence and to live worthily of this calling. He calls us to eternal life. His call is not restricted by our prior status or lack of it. He calls us through the gospel; he calls us “in Christ.” He who calls is faithful to enable us to fulfill his calling. He calls us to follow Jesus’ example of obedience despite suffering. These facets of the call are our first and main calling. God’s call often comes in the form of a command. Think of Abram or Moses. Or it may be in terms of a commission such as in the case of Joshua. Only rarely is it a vision…God’s command and calling converge instructively…God not only calls, he sends. The calling to live up to our calling includes obediently using one’s spiritual gifts. Discernment concerning your unique path of obedience to his call begins with a sober assessment of what he has entrusted to you, of what he has made you a steward.

Prayer:

Written by Lead Like Jesus is an organization established by Ken Blanchard to “glorify God by inspiring and equipping people to lead like Jesus.”

God, I am grateful that You call young and old, men and women, in all times and places and circumstances. Take hold of me today, Lord. Open my ears to hear Your Spirit’s voice and direction. Lead me in the ways of Jesus. Let me rise to follow You in humility and confidence. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.