Answer the Call

Answer the Call
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Esther 4:14
A servant is one who is under subjection, authority and submission and there are ten ingredients to being an effective servant.
God calls us to a particular work at an appointed time. He has a special assignment for each and every person. To accomplish His assignment He has placed a gift in us that is to be used to bless others. This gift is to be used for His honor and glory. He gives gifts to different people to complete different tasks. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, "And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints, for the working of the ministry, for the edifying (building) of the body of Christ. " He does not call everyone to be a pastor or an apostle. He calls some to usher, to attend the parking lot, to sing, etc.

But no matter the position we have, we are all called to serve. Galatians 5:13 says, “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” We are all under God’s authority. Jesus is the Shepherd, Governor and Lord and all of our service should be done out of love for Him. Even as we are being faithful to God's earthly ministers and others; we are actually serving the Lord Jesus Christ by obeying His word.

A servant is one who is under subjection, authority and submission and there are ten ingredients to being an effective servant:
1. A willingness to serve – it starts in the heart.
2. Accountability - being responsible for your assigned tasks.
3. Diligence - not quitting until the job is done at all cost.
4. Consistency - compatibility and agreement with the set standard.
5. Submission - obedience.
6. Commitment - a willingness to change your plans to meet the vow.
7. Boundaries - operating where God has placed you.
8. Prayer - receiving from God as you give to God.
9. Standard - completing the task in excellence without compromise.
10. God's Word - yield yourself to God's divine purpose.

My friend, God has anointed you with the ability to accomplish the work of service He has called you to do. The Bible says in Romans 8:30, “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” God has called you to His church for a special task and purpose. That task and purpose is to fulfill His vision for your life. God has called you for such a time as this. Now answer the call!