Various people throughout the Bible who were seeking clarity have asked the question to identify their calling or purpose in life. A person is born into a family that raises them in morals and beliefs. In addition, society’s influence impacts some perceptions. The expectation is often to carry on with family traditions, but this is not exactly how it always happens. Since man has free will, hence pursues their aspirations. First, however, one has to find the core calling for their life. Considering several factors is imperative, as no one thing defines or characterizes a person.
The question of Status
When David questions Saul, “Who am I? And what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be his son-in-law to the king?” (1 Samuel 18:18). David questions his status with the king. Remember, David was anointed by Samuel as directed by God to be the next king. He asks about his life and his family status. What David did not know was that his family was the lineage of Christ. While David doubted himself, God was already working out his life.
Furthermore, God would allow David to become a household name and a spiritual mentor for many. So it is with us. We may originate from humble beginnings and begin to see trends of change and greatness in our lives but think we are not worthy. It is not us that always choose our path of excellence but God who orchestrates a spiral of events. God favors us and opens doors that no man can shut; only you. Sometimes one does not recognize favor or the people placed in our lives to propel us into God’s blessings for us. Look at David. He was in-law to the king and had access to all opportunities, yet he reflected on his past. He sees his family as an obstacle and his life as insignificant. Have you ever found yourself questioning your abilities? It may seem strange that you got the desired job over another but is it all about academic qualifications, or was the organization looking for qualities that will spark teamwork and leadership?
The question of God Using Us
The first Chronicles 17:16 says, “Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and said: “Who am I, LORD God? And what is my family that you have brought me this far?” Even when David had success in his life and saw where God took him from, his heart was not ready for pure gratitude. Doubt and fear still plague David. He failed to understand why God loved and cared for him. Even when David messed up, there was protection.
Similarly, we can find ourselves in such a place, asking God, “Why me?” Don’t think your blessings or calling belong to someone else. One may be called an apostle, teacher, preacher, prophet, or prophetess for Christ, yet look at another with more credentials and compare. There was no comparison between King Saul and David. Man appointed Saul, but God called David. A man may look at the credentials gained through a program, but God is looking at your heart training. There is no mistake when God calls someone, as the Lord will dispatch his angels to take charge of you. Do not minimize who you are and what God has called you to do. God promised to establish David’s house and throne forever. God is ready to move in your life, to show his covenant with you. First, it is the times you showed loved and forgiveness or when compassion moved you to give. Then the times spent studying God’s word, in prayer and worship. Finally, God will use the ones that avail themselves.
Additionally, one may think they are not fluent in speech, so they cannot go before dignitaries. When God calls you, he sends you to territories occupied by resident evils that need a spiritual breakthrough. It is God that says we are to go by the highways. It does not mean an unlikely place, but we are to minister to whoever we contact. Surely, many broken people need prayer or a word of encouragement. Some have yet to surrender to the calling of God. Some are depressed and on the edge of suicide. So who will be the one to go? That may just be you. Answer the call.
Seven things God says you are
1. A new creation (11Corintian 5:17)
2. God’s Temple (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
3. Friend of God (John 15:15)
4. No longer an enslaved person but a son (Galatians 4: 7)
5. Children of God (John1:12)
6. Chosen, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and peculiar (1Peter 2:9)
7. God says you are the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13)
Seven of God’s Plan for You
1. God wants us to have everlasting life. That you should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16)
2. That you live in righteousness (1Peter 2:24)
3. That you are more than conquerors (Roman 8:37)
4. God does not condemn those that are in him (Romans 8:1-2)
5. God plans to anoint us, seal us, and give the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts (11 Corinthians 1:21-22)
6. God has an expected end for you (Jeremiah 29:11)
7. You shall be a crown of glory in the hands of the Lord (Isaiah 62; 3-5)
