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Archive for January 2010
The Call: What is a calling?
January 25, 2010 by Steve.
Throughout the Bible people receive clarity of purpose. Sometimes it’s an epiphany; sometimes a puzzle. Bible scholars refer to these scenarios as “callings.” A calling is a summons from God to a task that accomplishes His purposes.
One day, while tending his father-in-law’s sheep, Moses saw a bush on fire, but not burning up. When he investigated, God assigned Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Although Moses gave several excuses, he finally obeyed God’s command.
Esther became Queen of Babylon through a beauty contest. Although Jewish, she followed her Uncle Mordecai’s advice and didn’t tell anyone. Later, a royal adviser manipulated King Xerxes into ordering the annihilation of all Jews. Esther remained quiet. Mordecai sent word to Esther that her silence wouldn’t save her. He suggested that the crisis might be the very reason God allowed Esther to become Queen. In that moment, Esther recognized her calling and obeyed.
Luke was a physician who became a Christian. He never met Jesus, but was a traveling companion of Paul. Luke met many church leaders, including Peter, Barnabas, and Stephen. With his medical background, Luke was an astute observer with an inquisitive mind and good writing skills. Luke intuitively obeyed and wrote two books of the New Testament – the Gospel of Luke and Acts.
God called Moses directly. Esther received her calling through another person. Luke’s calling came through life circumstances. How has or will God’s call come to you?
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