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God’s Calling

Devotional

Have you ever wondered if you have been called to something greater? Have you ever doubted that God could use you for His glory? The good news is that your past does not dictate your purpose. God intentionally chooses men and women with complicated histories for His glorious plans. He illustrates this with the selection of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus’ ministry. These were ordinary, sinful men–tax collectors, faithless fishermen, deceivers, zealots–who were called to be the greatest gospel preachers of all time. And though they did not know it then, those twelve men would go on to change the world.

Have you ever wondered if you have been called to something greater? Have you ever doubted that God could use you for His glory? The good news is that your past does not dictate your purpose. God intentionally chooses men and women with complicated histories for His glorious plans. He illustrates this with the selection of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus’ ministry. These were ordinary, sinful men–tax collectors, faithless fishermen, deceivers, zealots–who were called to be the greatest gospel preachers of all time. And though they did not know it then, those twelve men would go on to change the world.

MARK 6: 6-13

Questions:

  • What about Jesus’ ministry stands out to you the most from this passage?
  • In this passage, the “Twelve” were sent out to do things they hadn’t done before. What might this calling communicate about Jesus?
  • In this season of your life, what might Jesus be sending you out to do? Explain why.
  • “Gods’s calling almost always requires a sacrifice of comfort.” What are you thoughts or reactions to this quote?
  • How can this group help you to pursue your calling despite the challenges that may come? Explain.
  • In verse 12, the Twelve were sent out with a message of repentance. How can you prioritize the Gospel as you’re sent out? Explain.

Practice The Way of Jesus:

In Hebrews 11, we learn how God calls people for his purposes. This week, consider starting your day out by slowly reading Hebrews 11. Each time you do, draw your attention to what it reveals about God and what it would look like for you to be sent out by him. Take some time to pray and ask God what is your calling and evaluate if you are doing it. Then do it.