Scripture: Verses 1:1, 1:2, 1:9
Observation: The instances of the word "call" struck me reading these passages. Paul is called to be an apostle of Christ (v1). The church at Corinth is called to be his holy people (v2). God calls us into fellowship with his Son, Jesus (v9).
Application: I have probably spent too much time thinking about what it is that God is calling me to do with my life and how I am supposed to use my gifts to serve Him. And not enough time praying about it. Or acting as His hands and heart. But these passages show me some things that are part of God's call on my life. He calls me to be part of his church, part of His holy people. And he calls me into fellowship with his Son, Jesus, just like the church at Corinth.
Prayer: Father God, keep me firm to the end (v8) through Christ Jesus. If you have specific work for me to start this week, please show me. And if not, help me to remember and commit firmly to the calling to be *with You* and part of your church. Let me identify with this more than with what I might accomplish and what work I might do in my own strength.
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