When Moses needed men to build the tabernacle, God brought men with skill AND passion. They had a CALLING. We have many skills, but few callings. That is, you may be good at several things. But your heart will lead you to the one that is right for you. Of course, your heart can get it wrong and confuse you when you’re young–because you have done so few things. But as you gain experience in MANY areas, you will begin to sense a calling to the one that is God’s plan for you.
I was drawn to acting for a time, and the training and experience proved useful, though only rarely did it pay anything. I was drawn to church work and it benefited me and the youth, but it was not a calling for life. I was NOT drawn to teaching, and was even against it–but it grew on me, and years later, I’m doing it again (and it does feel like a calling of sorts).
“And Moses called … every wise-hearted man, in whom the Lord had put skill, every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it.” Exodus 36:2.
As a young person, you must participate. Get involved in lots of things! Do everything for as many years as you can. Then narrow to your areas of skill. Then narrow again to areas of both skill and calling. God’s plan for your life will often involve both. After years of working and serving God and people, your heart will begin to guide you to areas where you should focus your energy and talent. That passion will fuel you as you serve God with your whole life.
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