Stewarding Your Calling: 5 Biblical Ways to Be Faithful Now
Your calling isn’t something to chase. It’s something to cultivate. Culture treats purpose like a destination you eventually arrive at. Scripture treats it like a field you tend every single day. Most people aren’t stuck because they lack a calling. They’re stuck because they’re waiting to feel ready. Waiting for a bigger platform, more clarity, […]
Called to Ministry Before Feeling Ready: Obedience, Awe, and the Cost
A call to ministry isn’t something that can be manufactured. It isn’t chosen for convenience or comfort. It’s something God presses into a person’s life until obedience becomes unavoidable. From a young age, I felt a pull toward leadership and biblical education. Life circumstances, however, made that calling feel impossible. Over time, that tension contributed […]
The Prophets in the Bible Still Matter
The essence of the prophets transcends mere fortune-telling; they were chosen messengers of God, calling for repentance at personal cost. Modern interpretations often dilute their significance, elevating trendy voices over scriptural integrity. True prophetic obedience involves sacrifice and faithfulness, reminding us of the weight of God’s words and purpose.
When Obedience Doesn’t Make Sense
The post reflects on the lessons learned from the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah about obedience and faithfulness, highlighting that results shouldn’t define our efforts. Despite feelings of isolation and emotional struggles, true obedience involves trusting God and working without immediate acknowledgment. Faithfulness can lead to unseen, meaningful impact over time.
Lessons from the Prophets: God and Obedience
The prophets primarily called people to repentance, emphasizing God’s complete holiness and relentless pursuit of humanity despite sin. Their lives exemplified that obedience can lead to discomfort and challenges, as seen in Jeremiah’s struggles. Ultimately, they reveal God’s mercy and faithfulness, urging us to trust and endure even when results are unseen.
The Danger of Spiritual Complacency: Jehoshaphat’s Story
Jehoshaphat began his reign by dismantling pagan altars and promoting God’s law, but failed to maintain this momentum as high places remained. His story illustrates that partial obedience equates to disobedience and emphasizes the risk of spiritual apathy allowing idolatry to flourish. Reflection on areas of compromise is encouraged.
What is God’s calling on your life?
The post emphasizes the importance of acting on God’s calling, highlighting that reluctance and excuses equate to disobedience. It encourages individuals to take steps of faith, referencing biblical figures who overcame doubt. The message promotes the idea that God equips those who answer the call.
Have you ever doubted God’s plan for your life?
The author shares a personal journey from doubt to obedience in faith, emphasizing that questioning God’s plan is common, even for committed believers. Through a church fast, a renewed love for scripture sparked a call to share God’s word on social media. The message encourages embracing purpose and trusting God despite uncertainties.
My Origin Story and Testimony
I ran from this for years. Not because I did not believe in God. Not because I did not know what He was asking. I ran because obeying Him meant being seen, and for most of my life I wanted the opposite. I wanted to be invisible. This is the testimony of the Me and […]