Romans 1:1–Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.
Looking for a book to read last week, I thought about one of my favorite authors. She hadn’t published anything for a long time, so I Googled her to find out why.
What I saw astounded—and humbled—me.
She has quit writing because God called her to prayer. Full-time prayer.
This was a big-time author who had earned lucrative royalties.
But she gave it all up when God spoke to her heart.
How often have we said to one another that we admired people who have gone to the mission field, but hoped God didn’t call us?
Away from family and friends, cozy homes, fulfilling careers…
Paul knew what it was like to be called and beaten and jailed for the cause of Christ.
He longed to hear “Well done, good and faithful servant” from the Savior one day.
My author friend was obedient to God’s calling, too. And I consider this morning whether I will be obedient to the command He has given each one of us.
For we have all been set aside to spread the Gospel.
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