Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. (1 Corinthians 1: 1-3, 9)
I was always confused when people said they had a "calling from God." I didn't doubt them because Paul obviously had a calling. He even uses the phrase "called to be an apostle" in today's passage. But notice that we also have a general calling. In verse 2 Paul reminds us that all believers have a calling from God to be pure. And we should pursue the calling we've already received. But will god ever call you as Paul was called? Maybe. Callings are very unique, and God uses a variety of ways to help us understand God's specific will. Don't expect Paul's experience, though; look for God's work as it specifically relates to your own life.
Do you feel God may be calling you to some form of specific service?
Ask God to make that calling clear to you. Talk to your pastor or another respected Christian leader for guidance.
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