“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable [for He does not withdraw what He has given, nor does He change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call]”
Romans 11:29 (AMP).
The Message translation of the opening verse says, “God’s gifts and God’s call are under full warranty never canceled, never rescinded.” (MSG). He gave every man the gift of personal will (that is, the gift of choice). You can choose to love and serve God, or choose not to love or serve Him. Whatever God calls you for, He enables you and equips you for that purpose. All God requires of you is your willingness. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 says, “Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” Just like Abraham, our father of faith, walked with God, “Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble” 2 Peter 1:10 (NASB).
Be mindful of your calling. “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Ephesians 4:1 (NIV). The word “worthy” means proper, appropriate, deserving, and suitable. To walk worthy of your calling is purposefully doing what God designed you to do through the knowledge of His Word and by the ministry of the Holy Spirit. You are to stay on the path God has mapped for you. Walking worthy of your calling may be costly because you are in this world but not of this world’s system. 1 Corinthians 1:26 says, “For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble” (NASB). The Spirit of God is expressly admonishing you to live according to your calling.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you and take the grace required to walk worthy of my calling, being conformed to the image of your love son Jesus Christ.
WISDOM NUGGET
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (NIV)