Talent and Calling: Embracing God’s Purpose for Your Life
“[God], who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.”
-1 Timothy 1:9
I remember the feeling I had when I was first “called” to play on my high school’s golf team. One day on the course, at the end of my 8th grade year, I had my clubs out for the first time in a year. I just happened to be on the driving range, when a man (my future high school coach) walked by. He stopped, he got my attention, and he introduced himself. As he held out his hand, he said words that spoke purpose and a new calling into my life: “I would love for you to play on my team. What do you think?”
On that day in 8th grade, I felt the joy of being invited into a team and a coaching relationship that I did not deserve. Much like my coach graciously reached out his hand and invited me to join him, God graciously reaches out His hand, through Jesus Christ, and invites us to join Him: “I would love for you to play on my team. What do you think?”
As we “Invest” this year as the body of Christ, what has God given us to steward for His Team? As Paul told Timothy, “God has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of His own purpose and grace, which He gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.” We must steward every bit of our resources—time, treasure, and territory—to bring praise to God. He has reached out His hand and invited us into a life alongside Him.
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Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thank you for holding your hand out to me. Before the ages began, you had a plan to save me, and call me into a greater purpose with You. I know this is not because of my works—it is because of Your grace. Thank you so much for that grace. I love you and give this day to you. Amen.
ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH
RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.
You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.
The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.
We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.
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