Restoring Calm, Part 6: The Promise of Calling

TYLER FORNEY, ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR

The problem: sometimes we struggle with our in this life.

2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

1. Remember in Christ

Genesis 1:27
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

2 Timothy 1:6
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

God’s first calling is that he has created you with a set of gifts,
talents and assignments that we are called to fan into flame.

2. Don’t be afraid to

2 Timothy 1:7-9
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me as his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time…

Do not be consumed by

Do not be

He has called to a holy life

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

as•sign•ment (noun) a specified task or amount of work assigned or undertaken as if assigned by authority

Calling vs. Assignment
“The way we turn our work from ‘marking time’ into ‘ministry’ isn’t by becoming a pastor or starting a nonprofit; it’s by doing whatever we do the way we imagine Jesus would do it if he were us—with skill, diligence, integrity, humility, the kingdom’s ethics, and so on.” – John Mark Comer

3. Risk is taken in partnership with the Holy Spirit

2 Timothy 1:12-14
That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.
     What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

When you acknowledge, are curious, and turn towards what God may have in store for you, Jesus will restore the calm in your life.

Small Group Questions

1. What’s a sport or activity you enjoy but wish you were better at?
2. Do you have a keepsake that reminds you of who you are or where you come from? Tell us about it! 
3. What do you feel most assigned to right now? 
4. Is there any calling that’s easier for you to hide from than move toward? 
5. What is one risk God might be calling you to this week? 
6. How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?