“Therefore I
… beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by
God.” – Ephesians 4:1
1 Corinthians 11:1 has always been my understanding of our calling
in Christ. It says, “And you should imitate me (Paul), just as I imitate Christ.” If we take the time to truly imitate Christ’s behavioral
traits in our everyday life, the end result will be eye opening. We will exhibit behavior that we’ve never
shown before. We will see things differently. We will begin to act differently.
It won’t be instantaneous, but if we earnestly seek to live for God in Christ,
we will succeed.
It
is my belief that our chief calling is to be Christ’s ambassador or
representative on this earth. Living for yourself is an empty existence that
amounts to nothing of any lasting value. Those things we accumulate will become
meaningless over time. However, when we emulate Christ we leave a lasting
legacy of peace, love, mercy and compassion throughout our life. Make a point
of dedicating your life to behaving like Christ as much as you are able with
the help of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will guide and direct you if you allow
him to. Every gift you may need to navigate thru this life is at your disposal.
All you must do is seek it and you will find it. Until next time, walk with the
King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life
Application Study Bible.
Translation used:
The New Living Translation.
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