My calling in Christ.

 BY Argie Simonis 

Our Christian calling as presented in the Bible, is a spiritual journey of the believer through three basic stages:

-- to know Jesus,

-- to grow, and

-- to shine.

" For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear." (Mark 4:28)

🔹 Know Jesus (The blade).

Our first and fundamental purpose is to be with Christ. Just as an extension cord without being plugged into the socket has no power, so a believer without being connected to Jesus has no power. A relationship with Him is a source of strength, wisdom, and love.

🔹 Grow (The ear).

Growth is necessary to bear fruit. Through prayer, study of the Word, discipleship, and fellowship with other believers, we mature spiritually. Unity and love among believers, even if they differ on minor matters of faith, are very important.

🔹 Shine (The full corn in the ear).

We are called to be the light in a dark world. We are not the light ourselves, but the closer we are to Christ, the more we reflect His light. Our lives become a good testimony to the world when we remain united with Jesus.

Jesus' call is a journey that transforms us from sheep to lions. It begins with being with Him, continues with growth, and ends with becoming His light for the whole world.

Amen!

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Our Commitment to God's Calling.

 BY Argie Simonis 

God’s calling on our life does not exclusively mean full-time ministry. God calls ordinary, everyday people—like Abraham, Isaac, Gideon, Rahab, Matthew, or Paul—through the circumstances of their daily lives. What He seeks is our commitment and availability.

The first step in discovering one’s calling is to draw near to God. Whatever we carry—weaknesses, sorrow, sins, failures—the Lord calls us to come close to Him with confidence. He does not reject anyone who approaches Him.

Next, we are called to discover and grow in the gifts He has given us. Just as a child learns to balance on their first bicycle, we too practice and grow in our spiritual gifts, with the guidance of God’s Word.

Finally, we must take action. We begin humbly—perhaps with something small, like Elisha who started by serving the prophet Elijah (by washing his hands). Or the apostle Paul, whose first mission was to deliver money with Barnabas from one city to another.

God blesses and multiplies the small beginning. Do not despise the day of small things. What matters is doing something—taking the first step.

-- So draw near to God,

-- Discover your gifts,

-- Do something.

As Paul says:

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:14)

Amen!

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