THE CALL
- Twenty 30
- Oct 15
- 3 min read
OPENING THOUGHT – CALLED BY NAME
2 Timothy 1:9 – “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done, but because of His own purpose and grace.”
💬 Ask yourself: When you hear the word calling, what comes to mind?Do you think of church roles, or can you see it applying to your everyday life?
👉 Transition: Calling isn’t about a position — it’s about belonging.Before God ever called you to do something, He called you to be someone — His.
⚒️ SECTION 1 – WHAT IF MY CALLING LOOKS “NORMAL LIFE”?
Colossians 3:17 – “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
💬 Point:Every calling is sacred when it’s surrendered. God doesn’t separate the “spiritual” and the “secular” — we do.The kingdom needs people in classrooms, boardrooms, kitchens, studios, and job sites.
📖 Examples:
Joseph: worked in government but carried integrity.
Lydia: ran a business but opened her home for ministry.
Luke: practiced medicine but used his gift to tell the gospel story.
Daniel: worked in politics but stayed faithful in prayer.
Priscilla & Aquila: worked a trade but discipled leaders.
💬 Ask yourself: Where has God placed you that might seem ordinary… but could actually be your mission field?
👑 SECTION 2 – CARRYING HIS NAME WELL
💬 Ask yourself: What does it look like to carry His name well — at work, at home, in your creativity, or your relationships?
Exodus 20:7 (NKJV) – “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.”In Hebrew, “take” (נָשָׂא / nasa) means to carry or bear.The commandment isn’t just about speech — it’s about carrying God’s name on your life in a way that honors Him.To say “I’m His” but live opposite His character is to use His name emptily — to wear the badge of His kingdom while betraying its values.
💬 Point:This isn’t just about speech — it’s about representation.To “take His name in vain” means to carry it emptily — to claim His name but not reflect His nature.
⚖️ SECTION 3 – TRUSTING GOD WITH THE FUTURE
Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”Hebrews 11:8 – “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called… not knowing where he was going.”
💬 Point:You don’t need the whole map to move — just enough light for the next step.Faith means obeying before you understand.
💬 Ask yourself: Where do you feel pressure to have it all figured out — and how might God be inviting you to trust Him in the not-knowing?
🧱 SECTION 4 – CALLED TO BE FAITHFUL
1 Corinthians 4:2 – “It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
💬 Point:Calling is a gift — but faithfulness is how we prove we value it.God doesn’t measure success by size or status — He measures it by stewardship.
💬 Ask yourself: What does “being faithful where I am” look like for you this week?(Encourage practical answers: show up on time, serve with joy, honor commitments, etc.)
🌍 CLOSING REFLECTION – REPRESENT THE KING
2 Corinthians 5:20 – “We are Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.”Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
💬 Closing Challenge: You may not have a pulpit, but you have a platform — and that’s wherever your feet are today.Your work, your family, your art, your friendships — that’s your ministry field.Represent the King well. Carry His name with honor.
✨ GROUP TAKEAWAY
Being called isn’t about standing on a stage — it’s about standing firm in your faith wherever you are.You are called. You are trusted. And you carry His name.
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