I saw a few people who abandoned their good job and took on a career of a pastor or a similar position of an evangelist. It is not always an easy and an emotional decision. I admire them for their guts and determination. You need to be single-minded and cool in your head. Many times one cannot change their mind or take an U-turn. Pray God gives them courage and perseverance.
These men believed God called them to give up one career for another. Perhaps they found inspiration from Jesus counseling the rich, young ruler to give up his possessions to follow Him (Mark 10:17–25).
Witnessing the exchange, Peter exclaimed, “We have left everything to follow you!” (v. 28). Jesus assured him that God would give those who follow Him “a hundred times as much in this present age” and eternal life (v. 30). But He would give according to His wisdom: “Many who are first will be last, and the last first” (v. 31).
No matter where God has placed us, we’re called to daily surrender our lives to Christ, obeying His gentle call to follow Him and serve Him with our talents and resources—whether in the home or far from home. When we do, He’ll inspire us to love others, putting their needs above our own. Jesus, help me to surrender my all for You today as I serve You and those around me for Your honor.
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