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Called
Eph. 2:10, For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
– As Christian believers, there’s a question we ask ourselves during many seasons of our lives: “What does God want me to do with my life?” what am Icalled to do?
– Sometimes people can become somewhat paralyzed by this thought, and won’t do anything as they wait for God to tell them what to do. The fear is, “What if I choose wrong?”
– 1 Kings 19, Elijah is passing his anointing on to Elisha. He finds Elisha plowing the fields. When he is called, he builds a fire with the plow, and cooks the oxen. Never to return.
– Elisha was working where he was at, waiting to be called, and once called, responded.
– You have work to do, and God’s will to obey RIGHT NOW.
1. We are all called. (God’s general will for all of us.)
– Everyone is called to Love God, and Love People!
– Matt 22:35-40, One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses? Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
– This is what Jesus said was the most important. Love IS action, not just words.
– Accept their faults. Forgive them for hurting you. Have compassion for what they are going through. This is what you want for yourselves!
– Micah 6:8, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
– We, as people, love to see others “get what they deserve”. This is not a Christian virtue.
– This only satisfies the flesh, Show people the same mercy God has shown you!
– 1 Peter 3:8-9,Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
– The Bible is full of instruction on what God’s will is for His people. Read it, and do what it says!
2. You have been called. (God’s specific will for the individual.)
– Self-centered-ness is at the heart of man.
– Example: Graduation speeches, the main goal was to seek happiness. Not success, or service. Not making the world a better place… just do what make you happy. That’s what is truly valuable.
– They are all good kids, but this is the expression of our generation. All about self.
– This is a tool of the enemy. If we are focused on ourselves, then we won’t be focused on God.
– To know your calling, you have to stop looking at yourself, and start living for the Lord.
– Romans 12:1-2, And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable.
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Called
Eph. 2:10, For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
– As Christian believers, there’s a question we ask ourselves during many seasons of our lives: “What does God want me to do with my life?” what am Icalled to do?
– Sometimes people can become somewhat paralyzed by this thought, and won’t do anything as they wait for God to tell them what to do. The fear is, “What if I choose wrong?”
– 1 Kings 19, Elijah is passing his anointing on to Elisha. He finds Elisha plowing the fields. When he is called, he builds a fire with the plow, and cooks the oxen. Never to return.
– Elisha was working where he was at, waiting to be called, and once called, responded.
– You have work to do, and God’s will to obey RIGHT NOW.
1. We are all called. (God’s general will for all of us.)
– Everyone is called to Love God, and Love People!
– Matt 22:35-40, One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses? Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
– This is what Jesus said was the most important. Love IS action, not just words.
– Accept their faults. Forgive them for hurting you. Have compassion for what they are going through. This is what you want for yourselves!
– Micah 6:8, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
– We, as people, love to see others “get what they deserve”. This is not a Christian virtue.
– This only satisfies the flesh, Show people the same mercy God has shown you!
– 1 Peter 3:8-9,Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
– The Bible is full of instruction on what God’s will is for His people. Read it, and do what it says!
2. You have been called. (God’s specific will for the individual.)
– Self-centered-ness is at the heart of man.
– Example: Graduation speeches, the main goal was to seek happiness. Not success, or service. Not making the world a better place… just do what make you happy. That’s what is truly valuable.
– They are all good kids, but this is the expression of our generation. All about self.
– This is a tool of the enemy. If we are focused on ourselves, then we won’t be focused on God.
– To know your calling, you have to stop looking at yourself, and start living for the Lord.
– Romans 12:1-2, And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable.