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It’s a question that haunts many sincere hearts:“How do I know if I’m called?”Scripture tells us that the call to ministry begins with God:
“The Lord said… ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.’”— Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)
Ministry is not a career choice. It’s a divine calling. The Church of the Nazarene echoes this truth:
“We affirm Christ calls some men and women to a specific and public ministry… When the church, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, recognizes such a divine call, the church endorses and assists the individual’s entry into a lifetime of ministry.”— Manual ¶500
So how do you know if this call is upon you?Ask yourself:
- Do I feel a holy compulsion to preach, teach, or shepherd others?
- Do other mature believers see and affirm this call in my life?
- Is there evidence of spiritual gifts, growing grace, and a burden for souls?
- Do I long to know and teach the Word of God with clarity and conviction?
Paul instructed Timothy:
“Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you… For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”— 2 Timothy 1:6–7 (NIV)
The call may begin as a whisper, but when it’s real — it won’t let you go.And when the Church confirms it, your path becomes clear.If you’re wondering whether God is calling you, don’t ignore it.Pray. Seek counsel. Watch for fruit.If the call is genuine, the fire will only grow — and God will open the way.
