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By Oke Chinye
Read: ACTS 9:6-16, 18:3
Meditation verse:
“Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God…” (1 Cor 1:1).
The work that we do can be divided into three basic categories. A ‘Job’ which simply pays the bills. A ‘Profession’ which is work that we undergo training for. A ‘Calling’ which is work that is at the core of who you are and is a vital part of your identity. Let’s look at some differences between the last two.
Profession involves prolonged training, or a formal qualification and you get to decide which profession you want and undergo training for it. Calling on the other hand is divinely inspired. God decides your calling and equips you with special gifts to fulfil it.
Your profession is targeted at fulfilling your own needs. You are the centre of focus, and you will reap ephemeral rewards like money, status, and fame. Your calling fulfils the needs of others. God is the centre of focus, and He will give you eternal rewards.
Your profession is specialized work, and you gain mastery by continuous training. With calling, the Holy Spirit inspires and teaches you. It is a place where you can attain full expression of yourself because your calling is at the core of who you are. Whilst you will not be required to give an account of your profession on the last day, you will certainly give an account of how you fulfilled your calling.
To which do you allot more time, energy, and other resources? Choose wisely.
IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).
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