Lofty and Lowly Callings by joni eareckson Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.1 Corinthians 4:2 Picture yourself standing before God on the day that He rewards believers. You are longing to hear Him say, Well done, good and faithful servant, but as you glance to your left you notice Hudson Taylor, the famous missionary to China. To your right stands Corrie ten Boom, the saint who put her life on the line to hide Jews from the Nazis. Somehow, you feel a little small and insignificant. Theres no need to. God is only looking for you to be faithful in what Hes called you to be and do. No matter if your calling is lofty or lowly, it is faithfulness for which He will commend you on that day when all believers stand before Him. That means that your faithfulness may be rewarded by God with as great a glory as that reserved for the Billy Grahams of this world! And one more thing: If your calling in life seems lowly, you are likely to receive a greater commendation. Why? Because a deeper kind of obedience is necessary when submitting to God in a low calling--its tough to remain faithful to God through poverty or pain. The one who is faithful in tough times catches Gods eye. Jeremiah Burroughs says, You have a principle within you of grace, a principle that raises your lowest actions to be higher in Gods esteem than all the brave, glorious actions that are done in the world. That means that in Gods eyes, Alexander the Great cant hold a candle to your faithful service as you maintain a godly home. Julius Caesars victories pale in comparison to your victories over temptations and trials. So remember: God requires you to be faithful. Thats enough. Thats everything.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:17:33 +0000