Moment With The Master
“A Heavenly Calling”
Categories: Moment With The Master"Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:11,12)
In the two letters to the Thessalonians, Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer. There are several prayers recorded in these two books. A study of those prayers will reveal the spiritual emphasis of Paul‘s thanksgivings and petitions, and an acknowledgment of God‘s presence in their daily lives. He prays they will walk in a manner worthy of God.
Paul first recognizes the reality of their calling. They have been called by the gospel into a relationship with God. It is a high, holy, and heavenly calling. It is no light matter. This calling comes with serious obligations. The people of God have been called to be true to their vocation.
The saints are called to please God through goodness and faith. They are called God‘s workmanship created for good works. (Ephesians 2:10) They are to be zealous of good deeds. (Titus 2:14) Paul prays that God will complete the work he has begun through his spirit cooperating with the holy desires of the saints.
In his first letter, Paul remembers their faith. He prays that God will fulfill this work of faith. James says that such a faith manifests itself by works. (James 2:24) A working faith is an active energy that will lead one to more earnest prayer and a closer walk with God.
The ultimate end of this process is the glory of God. It is to that end that Paul prays “that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him“. Christ has a name that is above all names and is worthy of glory. Christ is honored through holy character and conduct. One day the Saints will be glorified in him and reign with him forever.
Dear brother, remember your calling is from God. Seek the strength and power that comes from him. Put it into action and let the glory of Christ be your one great aim.
By George Slover
