The CallSample

Called to a Partnership

The fact that we are called and set apart by God to bear His name is pretty special—unfathomable, actually! It’s absolutely incredible that God invites us to co-labor with Him. His calling never stops at our salvation. Receiving Christ is only the beginning. God calls us—imperfect as we are—to do His will here on earth. God has literally invited us to join Him in a Kingdom partnership to spread the good news of His grace and freedom made available to all.

In fact, God has specific plans, or assignments, for us. Imagine if God said this to you right now: “I appointed you as a ______________.” Fill in the blank if you know something you’ve been appointed (or assigned) to do.

Consider God’s sovereign plan in Jeremiah’s life in Jeremiah 1:4-10. Before he was ever born, Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet. Now think about the doubt in Jeremiah’s response to his calling—“I don’t know how to speak,” and “I’m too young.”

When the Holy Spirit specifically directs your life, what is on your list of excuses?

Just like our life assignments, Jeremiah’s calling from God wasn’t about Jeremiah’s ability but God’s ability. We need to remember that when God appoints, He also empowers. He is faithful to provide all that you need, and He will work through you—weaknesses and all. The Apostle Paul embraced this fact and declared, “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Like Paul, let’s take a new view of our shortcomings, knowing that the appointing and empowering of Christ is all we need for the journey. His power will see us through.

Prayer: Wonderful Father, I choose to delight in the fact that Christ in me is more than enough. I also delight in my weaknesses. When I surrender my shortages to You, they won’t hold back Your calling on my life. You make me able. You set me apart for Your glory. No more excuses. I have all I need to do everything You call me to do.