Living Worthy of Your Calling
Psalm 14
Vs. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on humankind to
see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God.
As we have begun the New Year, we will all make new
resolutions and promises. How do we navigate through this life, this
New Year by living worthy of our calling in a world surrounded by
turmoil and temptation?
Psalm 14 starts with the description of a fool, who in
this context is one who is morally deficient. He says in his heart
“there is no God” as those around him including himself are corrupt and
do no good. We live in a society today where we are surrounded by
others who believe the same and therefore justify committing sin. We as
Christians should not fall into these social norms, but speak on our
faith in our school, college, and work places.
When God looks down he does not see anyone who does good.
This is not meant to discourage us. Everyone is born into sin and is
sinful in nature. However, to do good is a choice. As Christians, how
do we discern what is good or bad in a world where there is so much
room for gray areas? God wants the children of men to seek him, and to
understand him. Proverbs 1:7 states, “The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and
instruction.” When you seek God you gain understanding and
discernment, which is wisdom. Fools despise this because in seeking God
you are ultimately submitting to His will. Submitting to God requires
us to discard our sinful nature. As Christians, this is especially hard
because we are meant to be different in this world, and therefore we
may have many more obstacles in our way. However, Psalm 14 v.5-6 states
that “…God is with the generation of the righteous…You shame the
counsel of the poor, but the Lord is his refuge.”
Studying to achieve wisdom through God is limitless, and
there is always more to learn. Understand that this is your calling,
and doing good will come naturally thereafter. As you begin a new year,
learn to seek God and understand Him. I hope each of us chooses to make
this New Year worthwhile by living a stronger Christian life.
PRAYER
Lord God, we pray for your guidance and wisdom to live
a Christian life in today’s world which is surrounded by turmoil and
temptation. We ask for your forgiveness for our sins and to lead us
into a path of righteousness. Amen
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Learn, live and defend the Christian faith in an
immoral society.
Merlin Varghese, St.
Peter's MTC, NJ
Christian Education Forum,
Diocese of NAE of the Mar Thoma Church
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