Day 36 — And More Ministries and More And…?

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

God’s Word

“Come, follow me," Jesus said.” —- Matthew 4:19

Your Vocation

Picture… There are so many more ministries that could have been written about. We won’t even try to name them all. But what about your ministry through your life? Your vocation?
Contemporary culture mis-defines the word “vocation.”

Vocation is not your job. A “vocation” is a relationship. Biblically, the notion of ministry as “volunteer work” is dreadful theology. It violates the theology of Christian vocation. Christian’s do not “volunteer” their time. There is no separation between your time and Christ’s.

For a Christian, your “vocation” is not your “9-5 job” apart from which you volunteer your “extra” hours. Your vocation is your relationship with Christ. It may include “9-5 job” through which you earn income for daily bread.

The definition of the word “vocation” has slid to where people equate it with “job.” Your vocation is not your job. Vocation is what your life is about. Christian retirees do not lose their vocation. They lose their location.

Why… Jesus said, “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” - John 6:27

Prayer… Lord, Help us serve you in all we do. Amen.