Vocation refers to a call, calling or an invitation to a profession or way of life. But in theological discussions, the word vocation is not used in reference to the professional trade which one pursues. Vocation refers to the invitation God has given to all people to become His children through Christ's.

This vocation or calling does not come to people because they deserve it; it comes strictly as a result of God's GRACE. However, it is up to the individual to decide whether he will accept and act upon the vocation. Just as excellence in any professional vocation, requires faith, hope, love, deeds and faithful study, so God requires that Christians labour to be worthy of their divine vocation. If any person accepts the Christian vocation and labours in it, he can expect not only great reward but eternal life as well. Just as he might expect from his professional vocation-rewards and recognition.

That is why I am reminding you not to fan into a flame the gift of God gave you when I laid my hands on you. God's gift was not a spirit of timidity but the Spirit of power, and love, and self-control. So you are never to be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord or ashamed of me for being his prisoner; but with me, bear the hardship for the sake of the Good News, relying on the power of God who has saved us and called us to be holy - not because of anything we ourselves have done but for his own purpose and by his own grace. This grace had already granted to us, in Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time but it has only been revealed by the Appearing of our saviour Christ Jesus. He abolished death and he has proclaimed life and immortality through the Good News; and I have been its herald, its apostle and its teacher. - 2Tim. 1:6-10-

I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you therefore to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of all, over all, through all and within all. Each one of us, however, has been given his own share of grace, given as Christ allotted it. It was said that he would:
When he ascended to the height, he captured prisoners,
he gave gifts to men. - Eph. 4:1-8 -

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him. May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you, what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers. - Eph. 1:17-19 -

Call, Calling is equally an important theological idea with several different meanings in the Sacred Scripture/Holy Bible. God's call of individuals to SALVATION, made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. God's call to salvation also involves the believer in the high calling of living his life in service to others.

You can remember how we treated everyone of you as a father treats his children, teaching you what was right, encouraging you and appealing to you to live a life worthy of God, who is calling you to share the glory of his kingdom. - 1Thess. 2:12 -

If, when you were called, you were a slave, do not let this bother you; but if you should have the chance of being free, accept it. - 1Cor. 7:20 -

To call on God for help or to pray. The Sacred Scripture/Holy Bible contains numerous examples of people who, in their distress, called upon the name of the Lord. God is compassionate, concerned and personal Deliverer who hears the prayers of His people. - Gen. 4:26 -

One day at about the ninth hour he had a vision in which he distinctly saw the angel of God come into his house and call out to him, 'Cornelius!' He stared at the vision in terror and exclaimed, 'What is it, Lord?' 'Your offering of prayers and alms' the angels answered 'has been accepted by God'. - Acts 10:3-4

But the angel said to him, 'Zechariah, do not be afraid, your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you must name him John. - Luke 1:13 -

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

I have through years of reading, pondering, reflecting and contemplating, the 3 things that last; FAITH . HOPE . LOVE and I would like to made available my sharing from the many thinkers, authors, scholars and theologians whose ideas and thoughts I have borrowed. God be with them always. Amen!

I STILL HAVE MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR YOU NOW. BUT WHEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH COMES, HE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE COMPLETE TRUTH, SINCE HE WILL NOT BE SPEAKING AS FROM HIMSELF, BUT WILL SAY ONLY WHAT HE HAS LEARNT; AND HE WILL TELL YOU OF THE THINGS TO COME.

HE WILL GLORIFY ME, SINCE ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. EVERYTHING THE FATHER HAS IS MINE; THAT IS WHY I SAID: ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. - JOHN 16:12-15 -