Are You Called by God or Running on Your Own?

Are you truly called by God, or are you running on your own strength? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens with a powerful hymn of salvation and moves into a sobering message about what it means to be genuinely called and empowered by God for ministry. Drawing from Ephesians, Jeremiah 23, Acts 14:1, and 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 in the KJV, Pastor Webster challenges both ministers and everyday believers to examine the source of their spiritual activity.You might be asking: What happens when someone enters ministry without God's calling? How do I know if I have real spiritual power or just human effort? Is it okay to feel weak or foolish in God's work? What does it mean that God gives the increase?Key points from this devotion:- Salvation is by grace alone, not by anything we have done- Spiritual office without spiritual power produces human failure- Anyone in ministry without God's appointment is a usurper- God deliberately chooses the weak and foolish to do His work- Losing your sense of servanthood means losing your spiritual usefulnessIf this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment below, share it with someone who needs this word today, and subscribe so you never miss a devotion.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.orgCHAPTERS:0:00 Opening hymn of salvation1:15 No boasting — grace alone saves us2:00 Urgent call to trust Christ now2:49 Paul's calling and God's power3:56 Spiritual office without power fails5:01 What is a usurper in ministry?5:34 Jeremiah warns against false prophets8:11 The danger of losing servanthood9:01 God chooses the weak and foolish10:37 Closing prayer and farewell