What Is My Calling?

Matthew 28:19-20

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Colossians 3:23-24


"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."


Many Christians struggle with what God is calling them to do. They pray earnestly that God would reveal a great plan to them, with details, involving His idea for their life. This is not wrong, because God tells us in His word that He has a purpose for our lives. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesian 2:10 God does have a plan for our lives, and it is not wrong to think about and pray for direction as to what it is; however, what if part of that plan has already been revealed? In these two scriptures we find that God has given each follower a general calling. We are to do everything for His glory, and we are to make disciples. We are told in 1 Peter 3:15 that we should "always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." This suggests that we are living a life that begs people to ask about why we have hope? In our work, we are committed and do everything without complaining. In our studies, we are diligent. With our words and actions, we are kind. We do not get involved in gossip or backbiting. All of these things make us stand out as believers and followers of Christ, and will eventually lead others to take notice. When they ask us why we are the way we are, we introduce them to our Savior and Lord who leads us day by day through His word. As far as making disciples, some would suggest that there are only a few who are called to make disciples, that this commandment was only for the Apostles, or for modern day Elders and Teachers of the Bible--of which we are told not to strive to become, because those that teach the Bible are held accountable for what they have taught on the final day of Judgement. We think this, because we are afraid of what it means in our personal walk with God. We are too timid to teach others about the Bible. We are not well versed enough in the Scripture, or we simply are not good at speaking or teaching, but making disciples is a call to everyone. We are called to help others grow closer to God. Even if we know very little about the Word of God, we still know more than the person we are teaching, even if it is simply the basics of salvation and sanctification. The truth is, not knowing the Bible well should spur us on to a deeper understanding of God's word, not lead us to apathetically disregarding our role in discipleship. If we do not know the answer to a question or have a lack of understanding about something related to eternity, should not we be seeking the answer? And when we have found it, and it is exciting, should not we share it with others? In conclusion, if we ever wonder what our calling from God is, let us recall that God has already made the call: "Make disciples and do everything you do for My glory!" Amen.