THIS IS YOUR CALLING AND YOUR PURPOSE

 “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one." – Ezekiel 22:30


One of the most common questions people ask me is, "How can I know God’s purpose? How can I know my calling? How can I know what God wants me to do?" Maybe you are also one of those people who want to be sure about what God wants you to do.

Some people think that for God to speak to them, they must dream a special dream or see a supernatural sign, like how Gideon in the Bible encountered an angel or Moses with a Burning Bush. But the truth is, God has many ways to communicate with you and show you what He wants you to do.

In this verse, God says, "I looked for someone among them." This means God is searching for someone who is ready to do a specific task. Someone who has already noticed a problem in society, the church, an institution, or the community. Wherever you are, if you see something is not right and know what is the right thing to do, you are the person God is searching for.

One of the important people in the Bible and the history of Israel is Nehemiah, who was called by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah didn’t experience a miraculous angelic appearance or a special vision from God. He was simply talking with people while in exile, who returned from visiting Jerusalem and they told him sad news about the City of Jerusalem. When Nehemiah heard this news, he started fasting and praying and decided to commit himself to rebuild the city of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:2-4, 2:5-9).

Nehemiah already had a burden for his nation and the city of Jerusalem. When he heard this news, he realized it was his time to act and fulfill the purpose God had called him to. Likewise, there is something you already feel burdened for—it might be your family, your church, a specific task, or your nation. If you have received bad news about these areas or know about the challenges they are facing, understand that God is speaking to you about your purpose.

So don’t stay silent, worried, or doubtful. If you want to do the right thing and God has placed a burden in your heart to solve the problem, bring peace, joy, progress, or justice—that is your calling. All you need to do is pray like Nehemiah and then take action. God is looking for someone ready to do His work, and that person is you. Tell God, "Here I am, Lord, send me." He will help you, give you courage, and guide you on what to do.

Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I ask for Your strength and courage to fulfill Your calling. Today I realize that I am the person You are looking for to do Your work. Help me to act and make a difference in the place You have called me to. Amen.

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