Are You Able to Perceive Your True Calling?
Romans 1:1
Our primary vocation is not to be individuals who are morally pure, but rather to be messengers who proclaim the good news of God. The crucial aspect is the acknowledgment of the gospel of God as the enduring truth. Reality does not consist on human virtue, holiness, paradise, or hell. Rather, it is characterized by redemption. The imperative to comprehend this is the utmost essential requirement of the Christian laborer in the present era. As employees, we must become accustomed to the realization that redemption is the sole truth. Personal sanctity is a consequence of salvation, rather than its origin. If we place our reliance in human goodness we shall go under when trial arrives.
Paul did not claim personal agency in his separation, but rather attributed everything to God, stating "when it pleased God, who separated me..." The reference is to Galatians 1:15. Paul had a limited fascination with his own character. Only by directing our attention on our individual sanctity can we remain distant from the complete actualization of redemption. Christian workers fail when they prioritize their personal pursuit of purity over their pursuit of knowing God. "I refuse to face the harsh truth of redemption for the repulsive aspects of human existence that I am currently surrounded by. Instead, I desire any action that God can take to enhance my self-worth." Speaking in such a manner indicates that I have yet to experience the profound impact of the gospel of God on my life. There is no audacious disregard for God in it. Divine intervention is unattainable as long as my focus remains solely on my personal attributes. Paul lacked self-awareness. He was completely and fearlessly devoted, fully committed, and chosen by God for a specific mission— to spread the message of God's gospel (see to Romans 9:3).