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Zealous For God To Lead?

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
02/11/25
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                             Zealous For God To Lead?
                             By Robert Schaetzle

Therefore, brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall.
2 Peter 1:10 RSV

Regardless of our vocational background, the hat we wear ought to be with the joy of our Lord. Be excited to honor the One who created us. Dedicating  our position of responsibility! Whether it be the homemaker, white collar professional, skilled tradesman, or one serving fulltime ministry for the Lord. Is our mental desire filled with excitement? Being a ‘New Creature in our Lord,’ has significance to understand and recognize.

The follower of Jesus, hopefully never loses the excitement and fervor to being part of the ‘Family of God.’ Devoted to the task of his or her love in what they are about.

 Much like my years as a civil servant. Our product was serving. I truly took delight in my product. My 40 plus years I wore a lot of different hats of responsibility.

All this is to recognize each follower of our Lord is given at least one ‘Spiritual Gift,’ upon entering God’s Kingdom for service. Identifying what that Spiritual Gift is, can be recognized or discovered through counsel and even  Spiritual Motivation Analysis tests..

Becoming zealous to confirm ‘our call and election,’ brings a greater joy and excitement to what our Savior will bless us in what we are about. This can bring awareness to those seeking to find faith. To a new follower, or bring greater confidence for the established believer.

The writer of Hebrews says it so well in his epistle. To be zealous with our confidence as we draw near to God’s throne of grace to receive mercy and grace in our time of need.
(Hebrews 4:16 )

Father, thank you for granting us to confirm our call to serve. To recognize our need for joy and devoted eagerness as we establish our identity. To draw closer to your throne of grace and mercy.  Amen

Robert serves in a Sharing and Caring ministry to encourage God’s presence in us