THE DISTINCTION OF CALLING

THE DISTINCTION OF CALLING

Christ’s instruction to go and minister was for a specific mission or task. I believe the concepts of calling and task are often confused in the body of Christ

The Twelve were called to be Christ’s learners or pupils. They also were designated apostles, meaning they would be sent forth. What would His pupils be sent forth to do? Whatever He told them. In our human need for the security of sameness, we tend to want one job assignment from God that we can do for the rest of our lives. He’s far more creative than that!

Our calling is to surrender to God. Think of the pitfalls we could avoid if we were more abandoned to God than to a particular kind of service.

Remember the meaning of disciple: pupil, learner! We can’t keep skipping class (our time with God in Scripture and prayer) and expect to know when He’s scheduled a field trip!