I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV)
How many times do we choose to continuously seek to enjoy our comforts, rather than look to serve God with our gifts and talents? Each of us have been given the gift of life and have been bestowed with various callings, and various gifts/talents. God placed each of us here for a reason and a purpose, and it is not just to pleasure ourselves and to bask in various comforts. With our unique gifts/skills, God expects us, His children, to go out and impact this world for good. There’s so much evil, hatred, jealousy, division, etc., that this world needs God’s light of love and hope. Spreading God’s message to the world is one of the main reasons why we are here on this earth.
Now, of course, God does not mind His children enjoying the comforts of this world and taking some time to relax and get away. But a lot of us will focus on getting what we want out of life and will put God’s ministry of sharing the gospel on a back shelf. We do this when we get stuck in our comfortable routines, and our constant striving to get more, more, more. However, at some point, there should come a time when we must ask ourselves, what is more important, God‘s calling for my life or my comfort? I believe many of us are guilty from time to time looking to choose comfort over seeking to do more for the kingdom of God. I pray that many will begin to turn away from always seeking to be comfortable and will begin branching out and using their talents to evangelize and be a witness for Christ, in order to bring more people to Him. This world is wicked and is starving (whether they know it or not) to hear God’s gospel.
May I encourage us all to not just seek comforts in life but to look to be a witness, using our various talents for God. There are so many who need to hear the good news of the gospel; that Jesus Christ who died and resurrected for all of humanity, will be coming back soon for His children.
Calling or comfort? Look to choose calling as much as possible!
Blessings,
Angélique
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