Called by God

sodzei · Aug 5, 2003

Where do we get the idea that God "calls" us to certain vocations? I see in the Scriptures that God has called us to salvation and to serve Him, but I haven't been able to find references to vocation. Are we "called" to specific vocations, or are we just "called" to serve God in our vocations?

dianetavegia · Aug 5, 2003

Romans 12:5b God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
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Follow Me:

John 21:22 Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me."

Mt 4:19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Mt 8:22 But Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead."

Mt 9:9 As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him.

Mt 10:38 And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.

Mt 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Mt 19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

Mark 1:17 Then Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men."

Mark 2:14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him.

Mark 8:34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Mark 10:21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me."

Luke 5:27 After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me."

Luke 9:23 Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

Luke 9:59 Then He said to another, "Follow Me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."

Luke 9:61 And another also said, "Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house."

Luke 18:22 So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

John 1:43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, "Follow Me."

John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

John 12:26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.

John 13:36 Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?" Jesus answered him, "Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward."

John 21:19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me."
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As far as scripture about calling us to be a grocery store manager, insurance salesman, etc. I don't think there is such a thing.... but the above verses say Follow Me and our gifts which are to be used for service to God but not normal everyday vocations.

Diane

Pete Richert · Aug 5, 2003

I don't even really think God "calls" people into the ministry, though I hold a minority view on that. Though I do believe God is working and moving people into place to fulfill His perfect plan. I just believe "if someone desires the office of oversear, he desires a good thing" (paraphased from memory, no specific version)

Molly · Aug 5, 2003

I am in the minority...I agree with Pete....I agree that God gives us desires and fulfills His sovereign plan...There is no magical calling,but more of a heart desire...I do believe in God's providence...He accomplishes what we wants to.

Molly

Dr. Bob · Aug 6, 2003

There is a distinct and effective calling of God by His Spirit to the heart of every one of His elect for SALVATION. By it we are wooed, regenerated, given repentance and faith, and become a child of God.

Why would this "modus operandi" change, then, when it comes to the distinct and effective calling of God by His Spirit to the heart of every one of His elect for MINISTRY? By it we are wooed and led and God implants a gift of ministry for His church within the child of God.

(1 Cor 1:26 KJV) For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

(1 Cor 7:20 KJV) Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

(Eph 1:18 KJV) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

(Eph 4:4 KJV) There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

(2 Th 1:11 KJV) Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

(2 Tim 1:9 KJV) Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

(Heb 3:1 KJV) Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

(2 Pet 1:10 KJV) Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
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atestring · Aug 8, 2003

Since the steps of a righteous man are ordered of the Lord, I personally believe that God calls and leads us to our vocation and our ministry.

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