As I’m writing this, I have five work days left at my current job before heading off into the unknown. As each day passes, God continues to provide comfort, reassuring me that he’s got me in his grip.
Still, I’m anxious about the life changes that are about to happen. Not that I doubt God at all, but I’m still in awe that He led me to this point in my life. I’ve been asked recently what background I have that would allow me to fulfill the role of Worship Pastor at NorthStar Church. That got me to thinking… I have no seminary training and I graduated from a state college with a degree in Information Systems (computers). So, do I have what it takes? Am I worthy to be in full-time ministry?
Peter was a fisherman and Paul was a theologian; both were called, equipped and used by Christ. That’s reassuring! Matthew 4:18-20 says, “They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.” Later, Jesus tells his followers that before they can heal the sick and drive out demons they need to attend JTS (that’s Judea Theological Seminary). No! Of course he didn’t say that.
Christ called these fishermen and equipped them through the Holy Spirit to do the work that He had planned. In Ephesians 2:10, Paul tells us: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Several people in the Bible had a desire to follow Christ, however, they were not willing to sacrifice what He asked of them.
It all comes down to this… None of us are really worthy, but some of us are willing.
I have been called…
I am willing…
I accept the sacrifice…