Tag: calling

March 24, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Don’t Trade Your Fire for Their Formula

Opening Verse

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:6 (KJV)

Introduction

Sometimes we try so hard to be accepted by others that we forget who we are in God. But real power, real purpose, and real direction come from being alone with Him. Not from big stages. Not from people’s praise. Just Him.

Devotional Story

A young man had prayed for years to be noticed. He wanted to help people. He wanted his voice to matter. One day, the doors opened. He got invited into meetings with important people—folks he used to admire from a distance.

At first, he was excited. He thought, “God really answered my prayer.” But after a while, he noticed something. Every time he spoke about what God was showing him in prayer, people would go quiet. They smiled, but it was clear—they didn’t want to hear anything that sounded too bold or too different.

So, he started changing. He toned down his words. He shared what he thought they wanted to hear. Slowly, he stopped spending time with God the way he used to. And deep down, something was missing.

One night, he sat alone and prayed. No crowd. No lights. Just him and God. And right there, in the quiet, God spoke again. Not with a loud voice, but a deep reminder:

“I called you in secret. Don’t lose Me in public.”

He realized something big—he didn’t need approval from people to do what God had told him. The same quiet room where God first spoke to him was the place he needed to return to. That’s where the fire had started. And that’s where it would burn again.

What This Means

God wants your heart more than your performance. Don’t change who you are just to fit in. Don’t water down the truth just to be liked. Go back to the quiet place. Go back to prayer. That’s where God gives strength, direction, and boldness.

When the world says, “Be like everyone else,” God says, “Be who I made you to be.”

Think About This

  • Are you shrinking back just to be accepted?

  • When was the last time you really sat with God—no phone, no noise, just Him?

  • What has He told you in private that you’ve been afraid to walk out in public?

Prayer

Lord, I’ve let other voices get louder than Yours. I’ve tried to fit in when I should’ve stood out. Bring me back to the quiet place where it’s just You and me. Help me to remember that everything good starts with You. Speak to me again. I’m listening. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (KJV)

March 22, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

From Hiding to Holding the Line

Opening Verse

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)

Introduction

When God lifts you from the shadows and places you at the front lines, it isn’t a promotion in the eyes of man — it’s an assignment from heaven. You were once hidden, protected, refined. Now, you’re positioned to protect, to speak, and to act while others freeze in fear.

Devotional Story

Yusef never asked to be noticed. He preferred staying behind the scenes, helping where needed, rarely drawing attention to himself. But everything shifted the day the tornado came.

The sirens screamed. People scattered. Debris whipped through the air. While others dove for shelter, Yusef stood still. Not because he felt brave — but because the Holy Spirit told him, “Look again.”

Through the chaos, he saw a child standing alone in the open. Frozen. Terrified. While others kept running, Yusef stepped forward. He didn’t yell. He didn’t panic. He walked straight to the child, covered them with his coat, and whispered, “I’ve got you.” Shielding them with his own body, he led them to a safe spot under a collapsed awning just seconds before another gust ripped through the street.

Later, Yusef realized the child was more than just a life needing rescue — it was a picture of something God had long ago entrusted to him. A spiritual gift. A calling. Waiting to be picked back up and carried forward.

That day, Yusef didn’t just survive a tornado. He stepped into his assignment.

What This Means

When others are gripped by fear and frozen in place, God sends those who have been tested — not in comfort, but in chaos. Yusef’s story isn’t just about bravery; it’s about obedience, discernment, and stepping into the role of protector.

You may be the one God is calling to step in while others step back. That “child” might be someone you’re called to intercede for — or it might be your purpose, waiting to be held again. Either way, this is your moment.

Think About This

  • Are you waiting for someone else to act when God is calling you?
  • Has your gift been buried under fear, doubt, or distraction?
  • Who or what is the “child” in your life that you’re meant to protect or restore?

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for keeping me through every storm. Just like Yusef, I want to respond when You call. Give me eyes to see who or what needs rescuing. Let me be bold, not frozen. Help me to protect what You’ve placed in me and around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)

February 11, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Holding Fast to Your Calling in a Changing World

Opening Verse

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
— Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)

Introduction

Life is full of shifts—technological changes, societal shifts, and personal trials that test our resolve. Sometimes, we find ourselves disconnected from the places we once called home, just as a website or a digital archive may become outdated, requiring careful restoration. But even when our surroundings change, God’s purpose for us remains steady.

Devotional Story

A man worked tirelessly to build a website filled with insights, testimonies, and lessons of faith. Over time, life’s demands shifted, and the website sat untouched, its once vibrant messages buried under updates and unread archives. The foundation was still there, but it needed to be restored, restructured, and made accessible once more.

One day, as he sifted through the old files, he realized something profound: though the content had been temporarily lost, the message was still alive. The words God had once placed in his heart were still relevant. Just as a website needs updates to stay effective, our faith needs renewal to stay strong.

This realization reminded him of God’s unwavering purpose. It was not about keeping up with trends but remaining faithful to the original calling. Like Paul, who revisited and strengthened the churches he planted, this man saw his work as something God had never abandoned—only waiting to be reignited.

What This Means

  • Spiritual Preservation – Just because something seems forgotten doesn’t mean it’s lost. God preserves His work in ways we don’t always see. (Isaiah 55:11)
  • Revival and Renewal – Like old content being refreshed for a new audience, our faith must be revisited and revived. (2 Corinthians 4:16)
  • The Unchanging Word – Even in a digital world, where trends shift, God’s truth remains the same. (Hebrews 13:8)
  • A Call to Stand Firm – We must ensure that what God has given us does not go to waste. Our testimonies, experiences, and wisdom must be shared, not forgotten. (Matthew 5:14-16)

Think About This

  • Have you let past works of faith sit idle, assuming they are no longer needed?
  • Is there something God has given you—an idea, a calling, a ministry—that needs to be restored?
  • How can you update your faith, keeping it strong and effective for today’s challenges?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the calling You have placed on my life. Help me to see that nothing You have given me is wasted. Revive my faith, renew my purpose, and strengthen my resolve to walk boldly in Your truth. Let the gifts You have entrusted to me be used for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 1:6 (KJV)