Has God Called You? Discerning the Call to Preach

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• prov 3:5

  Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:48 am : 1 : 0 Flag

  I have to admit I am a new cristian, Yet the calling for me to minister is great. I have tried to put it out of my head because I have been such a sinner most of my life. When Jesus did call me it was loud and clear. I can't sleep without thinking of all those on my old path and how my experiance would help others find the way.
  My walk of faith was simple but effective. I was driving home to a house I had just moved into a few day prior. I noticed a man cutting his lawn. Keep in mind I was a very shy keep to myself type of man. I pulled over just to introduce myself. The man had ivited me and my family to visit the church he was a member of. I felt my family and I should go but ignored the invite for a few weeks. Out of the blue it came out I was sitting in the livingroom with my family , " would everyone have clothes to where to church Sunday " I told my wife i felt the pull to go. She agreed. As we sat in the pew I felt as if the message was just for me. It hit home hard. Then came the invotation. Tears filled my eyes yet I just sat there. The next sunday was the same except as I sat in the pew eyes full of tears, The invotation I remember hearing " why wait, only two people are here those who have done this and those like me who want to" I got up and took one step out of the pew. I never remember taking another step yet there I was holding the pastors hand and praying. I thought I was the only one but holding my hand was my wife who I never did see follow me up. In the weeks to come both our children woulde follow without ever being asked by my wife or myself. I know the way of a true sinner and am now totally consumed by the need to serve the lord that saved me. I can serve in many ways but feel the need to pastor. Only the Lord knows nothing else for me will do as service.

• Hesadanza

  Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:35 am : 0 : 0 Flag

  Seems to me that God calls people in the same way He has called them since the beginning.
  
  "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron" (Hebrews 5:4).
  
  And how was Aaron called? God spoke to Moses and told him to ordain Aaron, consecrate him, and set him apart in the priest's office. This was nothing that Aaron found inside himself, and self-proclaimed himself to be a priest. He received the authority of the priesthood from one already in authority.

• Tom

  Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:47 pm : 0 : 0 Flag

  John Marcus doe, In your search read some book from others who have been skeptical. Lee Strobel's Case for Christ. Case for Faith. Josh McDowells More then a carpenter. or Evidence that demands a verdict. Or the writting of CS Lewis, Mere Christianty. Or simply open up to the Gospel of John and before you start to read just ask God to reveal Himself to you then be open to His answers. He has for me my wife my kids and millions of others and it is something i have never regretted. From a drunk to a Holy roller Praise God Gods Blessing on you and yours.
  In Christ
  tom

• John Marcus Doe

  Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:16 pm : 0 : 0 Flag

  For years, I have always been skeptical about God. And whether this is good or bad I do not know? What would you advise me?

• A.S.Mathew

  Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:26 am : 3 : 0 Flag

  The greatest misery of life is to turn away the call of God for our lives. It is pure disobedience
  to God and a deliberate rebellion against His great plan for us. I was called, but someway
  I didn't go in the right direction of calling and the price I had to pay was nothing but misery of
  life. Prophet Samuel warned King Saul " obedience is better than sacrifice". By obeying God,
  God wants us to be kings in His kingdom; but by disobeying God, we will end up dead in the
  battlefield of life.

• jimwilljr

  Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:34 pm : 0 : 0 Flag

  Same here. Ran for 15 years. And it was Luke 12:48 that nailed me, also. I had to preach/teach or run again. I finally understand what people mean by their "calling", as opposed to a job. I cannot help but proclaim His truth.

• Tom

  Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:40 pm : 0 : 0 Flag

  So did I JC stay the course God is so good.
  In Christ
  Tom

• JC

  Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:06 pm : 2 : 0 Flag

  I ran from this calling for years. "To whom much is given, much is required". I didn't want the required part, so I ran, and ran, and ran. It was purely selfish motivation.
  
  After time and several trials, God finally got my attention, and I finally embraced my calling.
  
  The very first time I went to preach, I was walking towards the pulpit. When my foot landed on the second step, I felt such a heavy burden on me. It was as if I had these peoples lives in my hand, it was that intense. Then, before my other foot hit the 3rd and final step, I heard a voice say "This is how serious I want you to take this".
  
  Beloved, if you are called to give The Word, then you must do it as if you had their lives in your hands, for in essence you do. Those who are called for this will be judged more harshly if we are telling others something that is contrary to what is written in His word.
  
  "Woe to those who cause my children to stumble..."
  
  Beloved, stay true to His word and let Him work through you. You will be successful everywhere He sends you. He knows when, where, and to whom to send us.

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