My Call

Ok, So I have not been on here for awhile because it has been busy these last few weeks... But its been a great busy! Kaleo was an experience that has really changed the way I think about some things. Not in a huge dramatic way, but I learned about the "call" from Jeff Iorg. In his sermon, and book, he explains that there are 3 calls that can be experienced. A universal call - (A call every Christian receives the second they are saved. A call to tell everyone the Gospel). A General Call ( When you are called to the ministry, just not a specific role.. Such as God telling you, you need to preach. But not at a certain place yet.) And lastly, a Specific Call. (God calls you to preach, to teach, to serve at a specific location such as a church.)

It was great to learn about because it gave me encouragement. I have without a doubt received the first two calls, but have not yet received the last one. And I have felt that I have been a "loser" for not having a specific place yet. I felt useless that I am called to preach, but never really get the chance other than twice a month at best. But in his book, he explains that especially when you're young, its ok to not have a position yet. I am in the "getting ready" stage. It makes sense, how all my desire is to study God's word and to watch the way my mentors do things.

Paul spent a long time away from people studying the Word before he was sent out. Many others throughout the Bible go through this moment of just getting prepared. So I feel like I am doing what God wants, and because of that I am satisfied. But cannot wait for the third call!!!