As the semester is wrapping up, many of my professors are giving some great final lectures. Today in class, my professor asked us to consider what our callings are. I started thinking about how some people are called to work with orphans, the impoverished, the affluent, unreached people groups, etc. Some people are called to certain countries. I then felt somewhat disappointed because I don't lean a certain way in any of these areas. I thought, "Am I not listening to the Holy Spirit intently enough?"
I'm not given a mystical sign, a smoke signal or audible words from heaven. I'm given a command in human words that I understand (which is miraculous enough!) The Holy Spirit's role is to then supernaturally grant me grace to do what I cannot do naturally, whether that be teaching, counseling or serving.
I do not want to discount the role of the Holy Spirit in our "callings," but my professor challenged us to name this guidance exactly that: guidance or direction to a certain audience, environment or country.
I was encouraged by today's lecture. I have been called, as a follower of Jesus Christ, to tell others about Him and teach them to walk in a way that glorifies Him. Are you ready to live out OUR calling?
-Alex Dugas