The Call That Changes Everything

“Now you belong to him who was raised from death in order that we might be useful in the service of God.” Romans 7:4 (GNT)

Jesus came to earth with a mission. God has a mission for my life, as well.

“You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you” (1 Peter 2:9 GW).

Part of that mission is to help others. Regardless of my job or career, I am called to full-time Christian service. A “non-serving Christian” is a contradiction in terms.

The Bible says, “He saved us and called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose” (2 Timothy 1:9 GNT).

Often we think that being called by God is something only missionaries, pastors, and other full-time church workers experience, but the Bible says every Christian is called to service.

God has given me unique talents and abilities to benefit others, and he’s gifted others with talents and abilities to benefit me. If I don’t share my talents with those around me, they’ll be cheated. If they don’t share their talents with me, I’ll miss out. 

Everything in society says, “It’s all about me.” Yet nothing could be further from the truth! God is calling me to use my gifts to help others..

When I use my God-given abilities to help others, I'm fulfilling my calling. The Bible says, “Now you belong to him who was raised from death in order that we might be useful in the service of God” (Romans 7:4 GNT).

Jesus glorified God by fulfilling his mission. God wants me to follow that example.

In summary:

Every Christian is called to live on a mission by serving God and others, not just those in formal ministry roles. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers belong to Christ so they can be useful in God’s service, fulfilling a purpose rooted in God’s calling rather than personal achievement. Scripture affirms that each person is uniquely gifted to benefit others, and that service is essential to Christian identity—there is no such thing as a non-serving Christian. In a culture focused on self, God calls believers to use their talents for the good of others, reflecting Jesus’ example of glorifying God by faithfully carrying out His mission.

Bottom Line:

I was saved on purpose and for a purpose—to belong to Christ and use my God-given gifts in service to others, bringing glory to God by fulfilling my mission.

Next Steps:

Clarify my service lane. Take time this week to clearly articulate how God has uniquely wired you to serve. Identify the overlap between: my gifts, my leadership and coaching strengths, and to identify the people I feel most burdened to help. Choose and commit to one place to serve consistently, where I can use my gifts. Turn calling into content by translating this truth into something shareable focusing on the message: Every believer is called to serve, not spectate. Invite others into purpose Lastly evaluate my calendar through the lens of mission. Adjust one commitment so your calendar matches your calling.

Stop thinking about calling in theory and start living it in practice—serve deliberately, lead intentionally, and help others discover that they, too, were saved to make a difference.