From my morning devotion:
Acts 9:16-20 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
What a difference a week makes! After encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus Paul (well Saul at the time) becomes a follower of Jesus. Then just a few days later he is preaching in the synagogue. How does that happen?
Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
God gives gifts to people for his special purposes. He did it then and he could do it now. God has no plans for seminary or college, the local church is responsible for the training of ministers.
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
If God has ever made a call upon your life, you need to answer it. He's not going to tell you to do something and then change His mind. Find yourself a church or a church attached Bible college, get into the word, and serve!
Lord, help us to fulfill our callings and use our gifts to Your glory. In Jesus name, amen.
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