We are called for a holy and noble purpose! You were put on
earth to make a contribution. You were not created just to consume resources,
to eat, breathe, and take up space. God designed us to make a difference with
our life.
Another term for serving God that's misunderstood by most
people is the word "ministry." When most people hear
"ministry" they think of pastors, priests, and professional clergy,
but God says every member of His family is a minister. In the Bible, the words
servant and minister are synonyms, as are service and ministry. If you are a
Christian you are a minister, and when you are serving, you are ministering
You are called to serve God. Growing up, you may have thought
that being "called" by God was something only for missionaries, pastors,
nuns, and other "full-time" church workers experienced, but the Bible
says every Christian is called to service (Eph. 4:14; Rom. 1:6-7; 8:28-30; 1
Cor. 1:2,9,26; 7:17; Phil 3:14; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 1:3).
Your call to salvation included your call to service. They
are the same. Regardless of your job or career, you are called to full-time
Christian service. A "non-serving Christian" is a contradiction in
terms.
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