Dumpster Fire DEVO - Day 16

Day 16: God’s Call
By Pastor Casey Taylor

READ Exodus 3:1-4  

“I’m coming to rescue them so I’m sending you!” That’s the call of Moses, to lead the exodus, literally, the journey out. That was his unique call but we ALL have a call. Every single one of us is called to ministry. One of our core values at Quest is “everyone on mission.” Ephesians 4:12 says, “Christ gave gifts to equip God’s holy people to do the work of ministry, to build up Christ’s body.”

Ministry isn’t for a chosen few. Every believer is gifted for and called to ministry. Pastors and other church leaders equip people to be part of God’s mission together. Our ministry together is all hands on deck and high participation. Our work together propels us out into the world for compassion, service, and evangelism. Some of you might be called to be a teacher, some lawyers, some managers, some public servants. Some of you might even be called to be a missionary, worship leader, or pastor. Parents and grandparents, we shouldn’t just ask kids and teens, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We should be asking at least as often, “What does God want you to be?”

REFLECT:
We’re all called to ministry in some way, even if it’s not in an official church role. In what ways do you feel called to serve God in your current season of life? How are you living out that calling, and where do you feel the inner critic holding you back?  

PRAY:
Lord, help me to listen for Your voice and respond when You call. Give me the courage to step out in faith, trusting that You are with me. Amen.