As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. (Ephesians 4:1 NIV)
Ephesians 3 talks about how loved, strengthened, and complete we are in Him… It finishes off with “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20 NLT). It's followed with Eph 4:1… ‘Live a life worthy of your call'. We automatically start thinking of that in terms of works… doing good. Which it absolutely means in a practical sense and Eph 4 goes on to talk about how we should conduct our lives. ‘Living worthy' is not about perfection…not perfect ‘ways' or being amazing do-gooders, but being authentic genuine people who acknowledge that we were and are sinners in need of a Saviour and that its His Grace and love in our lives that makes the difference. We don't ‘be good' to be accepted or loved. We are loved, we are empowered, we are strengthened, like it says in Eph 3, and from that foundation, that platform and atmosphere, we are able to live a life worthy of the call. You are called – destined – purposed – for such a time as this. So grab onto that purpose and give it all you've got. When you stuff up – repent, when you fall down – get back up, when you need some help – ask… This is living worthy of your call. He has provided all we need to do it, so I encourage you today to simply start living the life you're called to – step out in faith. Not in perfection, but in relationship with Jesus Christ “whose mighty power is at work within us”. Love you guys.
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