When a man wonders if he’s called for ministry, he should be encouraged to seek God’s guidance and listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit within him. (Jeremiah 33:3) Illustrates to us that a decision to answer the call of the Almighty to serve in ministry is a sacred and personal one. It cannot be made lightly, but with deep prayer, obedience, and a pure and sincere heart that seeks to serve the Lord and HIS people. (Colossians 3:17) This scripture is telling us that as followers of Christ, everything that we do should be done with the intention of glorifying HIM. We should live our lives in a way that represents Jesus and HIS teachings, and everything we do should be done to honor HIM. To become a representative of the Lord, we must first believe in HIM and accept HIM as Lord and Savior. Once that decision is made, focus should be on living a life that reflects your faith in HIM. Those who accept this Divine call, awaits them, the Gift of The Holy Spirit.
Each man’s journey is unique and may include a variety of experiences that prepares him for ministry. God knows our hearts and has a specific plan for each of us. Truly, possessing the power to perform signs and wonders is not always a definitive sign of being called to this sacred ministry. We should know that ministry is not about titles and recognition, but about sincere dedication to serving God and HIS people with humility. (1 Peter 4:10-11) Tells us how to use our individual gifts. Instructing anyone who serves to do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. “To HIM be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”
God may choose a man for ministry in one of three ways: through calling, endowing with gifts, or appointment through the Holy Spirit. As written in the Scriptures, many people may be called or appointed by man for ministry positions. However, only those who are sanctified and chosen by the Almighty Creator HIMSELF are truly authorized for HIS Holy service.
Therefore, let us yield all appointment to ministry to God. (Acts 2:38) Tells us what to do to receive, “this gift, the Holy Spirit”. Those with this anointing has been set apart by God for the specific purpose of ministry. Some have a Divine calling placed inside them, and it is up to them to recognize and fulfill that calling. That they may be witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.
Jeremiah 33:3
New International Version
3 “ ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ ”
Jeremiah 33:3
King James Version
3 “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3
Living Bible
3 “Ask me and I will tell you some remarkable secrets about what is going to happen here.”
Colossians 3:17
New International Version
17 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17
King James Version
17 “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Colossians 3:17
Living Bible
17 “And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, and come with him into the presence of God the Father to give him your thanks.”
1 Peter 4:10-11
New International Version
10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Peter 4:10-11
King James Version
10 “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Peter 4:10-11
Living Bible
10 “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. 11 Are you called to preach? Then preach as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies so that God will be glorified through Jesus Christ—to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.”
Acts 2:38
New International Version
38 “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 2:38
King James Version
38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 2:38
Living Bible
38 “And Peter replied, “Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this gift, the Holy Spirit.”