Calling to serve the LORD

(04/11/16)

In our age I see children of God committing to do LORD’s ministry and am excited to see the zeal in them. It is indeed a great privilege to serve the LORD. When there is a specific calling from the LORD, service would surely glorify the LORD. There are no age bars for serving the LORD.

Abraham was very old when he received the Promised son Isaac. After begetting Isaac, we read that he married concubines and begot more children. However see what he did when the LORD promised him a son through Sarah. He prays to the LORD for Ishmael. But after he got the promised son, he understood the secret that age is no bar. So he married more concubines and made the promise of “father of nations” to come to pass.
Even in young age, if the LORD calls you, then you need to obey and serve. We see Jesus stating “Know ye not that I need to be in my father’s work?”

When Moses was called from the burning bush he was 80 years. Till he became 40 years young man, he was living in Pharoh’s palace as a Prince. (In our times, some say 40 years is old age) Fearing execution for murdering an Egyptian he fled and was a shepherd for another 40 years.

Some may say, “ I got the calling for Ministry. However I have a family, I have children to settle and I will settle them before committing myself for ministry.”

They also quote the verse “One who looks back after laying hands on the plow is not right one for Kingdom of Heaven”
After you get the calling, delaying to obey is like burying the talent in the mud.
Some may say, “I have got the calling for ministry. However my spouse is not yet ready for me to take up ministry. So let my spouse get ready and then I will commit.”
First OBEY to the calling. Commit yourself to the ministry in the presence of LORD. Pray that LORD lead your spouse to accept the calling and support you.
If your spouse has not accepted you serving the LORD, life will become tough.
Some may quote David – Micah incident and say separate. Prudent to be aware what LORD’s will is and then act. Let man not separate what LORD has joined. Our LORD hears genuine prayer and rewards. He is able to do amazing things.
Understand the calling of the LORD and commit yourself comepletely. Peter, Andrew, John, James left everything they had and followed Jesus. Tax collector Matthew also followed Jesus the moment he was called.
We know for sure that Peter was married; we see that Jesus healed his Mother in law.
If you have to forsake Worldly riches, blessings, relationships. To follow Jesus, he has promised hundred fold in this world and Eternal life in heaven.
When the LORD calls you, obey and serve. Don’t be worried about, what I would eat or clothe, like the pagans. Be of faith that the LORD is able to nourish and provide all your needs.
There is a chapter in the Kingdom’s secrets on “Ministry or Secular Job” If required visit the below link and read.
http://kingdomssecrets.blogspot.in/p/6.html
Obeying the leading and calling of the LORD to serve is pleasing in the LORD’s eyes.
May LORD lead you and bless you. Amen.