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There are evangelists, pastors and workers who never wrote a book, sold a tape, drew a crowd or gained national fame, but they paid the price. Like Noah, whose membership never exceeded 8 in the Ark, they ministered faithfully.
These workers wanted to do more and they laid many things aside to serve others. There must be a sense of purpose, which can be achieved by writing down your goals and renewing them regularly. Jesus said, "Blessed are the meek (i.e. focused) for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5
A sense of excellence is an important ingredient in achieving your goals and you will need to work for it. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. God is fair and He will not forget the work you did for others; He will not forget your labour of love. Always remember, without hard work, success is impossible.
Prophet Isaiah says, "You shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace." Isaiah 55:12a. God's peace is your compass in fulfilling your calling. When the enemy tries to take you down the wrong road, God's peace will keep you on the right one. Whatever God has called you to do, write it down and run with it. Do not get into situations where God is not honoured. Also do not get tangled up with things that are not His will for you. Go only where HE is glorified and stay only where your heart is at peace.
When God called you, He embarked you for a specific purpose. Like a dedicated line on a fax machine, you can be used for only one thing HIS purpose. Once you understand that and accept it, you will never stray from His will. The spirit of excellence should be the utmost in fulfilling God's calling. It takes decades to grow an oak tree but only days to grow a squash.
You have to be willing to discipline yourself in order to get to where God wants you. It is a good experiment when you are young, but once you have discovered God's purpose for your life, pay the required price, give it all you have got and refuse to be sidetracked. You have to be Christ-like and stay connected to the Father, in order to fulfil God's calling to an expected end.
The Word of God says, "For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable." Romans 11:29. But at the same time, you have to walk in obedience to God in order to fulfil your calling. It is not wise to say, "God cannot change His mind about my calling" and then do your own thing. It is by the grace of God that you have been called. He expects you to carry out your own part so that you can be a co-worker with Him, in His Kingdom.
Child of God, I sincerely pray that you will fulfil your calling in line with the will of God for your life. Always remember that you cannot do anything in your own strength. Always walk side by side with God and do not go ahead of HIM. Let Him be your driver, guide and motivator. Always do everything to His glory and enjoy HIS peace always.
PRAYER OF SALVATION
If you have not already committed your life to Jesus and you would like to do so now, please pray this prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong. Thank you for dying for me on the cross, to set me free from my sins. I ask you to come into my life as my personal Lord and Saviour, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen."
Congratulations, if you have prayed this prayer. Please look for a Bible-believing church, to fellowship with the brethren. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if I can be of any assistance to you. Remain blessed and enjoy the presence of the Lord.
