The Immutable Calling of God

So my husband and I have been thinking lately about God's calling over our lives and what our plan should be for this coming year. All those nice happy (or not so happy) thoughts for living better in 2009.

God's calling on our lives right now is unmistakable. Youth Ministry. Internet Ministry. Building up the church. And raising our (very soon to be growing) family. That's all well and good. But is that all we're supposed to do for the rest of our lives?

And so we were talking about the calling of God and how he can call people to different things in different seasons. Like for us, my husband is most comfortable in an academic environment. And nothing against out youth (whom we love dearly), but an academic environment it is not. I think our discussion of theology last night went as far as "why you should not crush cups while someone else is praying".

So is it possible that we are called to youth ministry for this season. It may be five years, it may be ten years. And we will serve to the best of our ability because we serve a God who is Worthy of our best. And when his calling moves us on to something else, we will serve that calling with all that we are.

There is nothing wrong with that. So in this post, let me remind you that God's calling is immutable in one sense: That His command for us to serve Him never changes. Whatever you do . . . the Bible says. So whether we're serving Him in this calling or a different one in the future, we will do it as best we can. Because He is Worthy.

But on the other hand, God's calling can also be transient. It moves and shifts to the situations that will bring Him the most glory. Youth Ministry for now, possibly something else for later. And all that His children can do is follow His lead.

So what should you take from this? If you're toiling in a calling that you feel doesn't really fit you, remember that God's not done with you yet. If you're in a calling that you feel is ending, then perhaps it is; but be aware there is always another calling lurking around the corner. So be prepared to move and change but still be faithful to God. And really, as obedient children, what else can we do but trust Him?