God's Grace Empowers Our Calling

In this pastoral chat, I want to revisit the concepts of prescriptive and descriptive Scripture. Prescriptive Scripture tells us what we should do, while descriptive Scripture simply describes what took place. As an example, I'll use Paul's instruction to the church in Corinth to set aside money each week. We're going to explore whether this instruction was prescriptive or descriptive.   __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

There are moments in life when the assignment God gave you has come to an end. It's similar to when God instructed Elijah to go to the brook Cherith, where ravens would bring him meat, and he could drink from the brook. But eventually, the brook dried up, and it was time for him to move on and take a new direction. However, there are also times when we must remain steadfast in what God has instructed us to do and not drift away from the original instructions. If we stray too far from what God called us to do, we'll drift away from the anointing of success. God's anointing for your success lies in what He told you to do, not in what you decide to do on your own. __________ Revelation 2:1-5 KJV, Luke 6:47-49 KJV, Romans 12:4-8 KJV, Joshua 1:8 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Even if God called us to do it, success is not automatic. If we are disobedient in the implementation steps, then success will stay far from us. We all make mistakes, but disobedience is a choice to go in a different direction than what God has called us to do or a choice to not course-correct when we discover we are wrong. It's critical to keep checking in with God, and  when required, quickly change our direction back in line with the will of God.    __________ 1 Samuel 9:16 KJV, 1 Samuel 9:21 KJV, 1 Samuel 10:1 KJV, 1 Samuel 12:14-15 KJV, 1 Samuel 13:13-14 KJV, 1 Samuel 15:1 KJV, 1 Samuel 15:10-11 KJV, 1 Samuel 15:22-23,28 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

I teach a lot about being focused in your calling. However, there are seasons that require you to divide your focus between a day job and your calling. In those seasons, it is not a lack of faith to do both—if it is directed by God. When God leads you to stay on the day job, it is because your day job is part of His strategic plan to get you to where you need to be. In today's message, see how the Apostle Paul used his tent-making business (a.k.a Day Job) to support and succeed in his calling. __________ Acts 18:1-3 KJV, Acts 20:33-34 KJV, Acts 13:2-3 KJV, Romans 1:1 KJV, 1 Corinthians 9:11-12 KJV, 1 Corinthians 9:14 KJV, 1 Timothy 5:18 KJV, Deuteronomy 25:4 KJV, Philippians 4:15-16 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

This week's office hours focused on personal struggles with fear and calling. Pastor Amos opened with prayer and shared that he had edited a recent Bible study recording to separate the teaching from the Q&A. Bose expressed how the teaching encouraged her to press into her calling despite spiritual attacks. Christina shared her struggle with fear and confusion about her calling, and Pastor Amos advised her to build a daily habit of reading a single book of the Bible and to use the Clarity course on the platform. Theresa recommended the book "Emotional Mastery" and discussed her struggle with anxiety and the fear of "the other shoe dropping," which Pastor Amos addressed by emphasizing that love and faith cast out fear. Deborah shared a reflection on Joshua and the importance of knowing God is with us to conquer fear. Sonja asked for prayer regarding her father's health and her disappointment over financial limitations in helping him.   __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

No one executes the vision God has given them perfectly. We all make minor and major mistakes that throw our vision off track, which  creates a crooked path. However, no matter what mistakes we make — big or small — if we keep our trust in God, he will make our crooked path straight and help us accomplish our vision successfully. __________ Isaiah 42:16 KJV, Matthew 1:1-6 ESVUK __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God has instructed me to share the word He has placed on my heart for 2027. The word for 2027 is "Take a Risk!" Taking a risk means stepping out and doing the things God has placed in your heart, even when they feel uncertain or uncomfortable. Some of these decisions may seem so significant that once you move forward, there may be no turning back. But here's what we must understand: Nothing is risky from God's perspective. What feels like a risk to us is actually an opportunity to exercise our faith and trust in Him. Think about Peter walking on water. From Peter's perspective, stepping out of the boat was incredibly risky. But from Jesus' perspective, there was no risk. Jesus had already told Peter to come. All Peter needed to do was trust Him. I believe God is calling us to fully embrace our callings in every area of our lives. When I say "take a risk," I'm not just talking about business or entrepreneurship. I'm talking about marriage, relationships, parenting, ministry, nonprofits, and every other area where God has given us an assignment. There are things God has placed in our hearts that we've been hesitant to pursue because they feel risky. But His instruction for 2027 is simple: Take a risk. Trust Him. Step out in faith and do what He's called you to do. I believe we're entering a season when believers must become more intentional about fulfilling their God-given callings. There are people we're called to serve, relationships we're supposed to develop, and assignments we're meant to fulfill. We cannot allow fear, uncertainty, or comfort to keep us from doing what God has placed in our hearts. It's time to be bold, trust God, and move forward. As we prepare for 2027, we're going to dedicate our Monday prayer gatherings throughout the remainder of 2026 to praying over the coming year. We'll specifically be praying for the faith, clarity, and boldness to become risk-takers. Now, being a risk-taker doesn't mean failure is impossible or that every decision will turn out exactly as we expect. It means we're willing to trust God and move forward in faith, even when we don't know how everything will work out. Again, nothing is risky to God, but it can certainly feel risky to us. That's why faith is so important. God wants us to develop the boldness to step out and do what He's calling us to do. I felt strongly that God wanted me to release this word now so we could begin preparing our hearts for the coming year. Over these next two months, we're going to cover this word in prayer, allowing God to strengthen our faith and prepare us for what lies ahead. My prayer is that when January 2027 arrives, we'll be full of faith, confident in God's direction, and ready to take action. We're going to be risk-takers in 2027! We're going to trust God, step out in faith, and boldly pursue everything He has placed in our hearts. The word for 2027 is "Take a Risk!"

When people of influence publicly embrace Jesus Christ, their faith can inspire others to seek God, which is why we should thank God for their salvation and pray that they remain strong in their faith. Just as Paul prayed for the believers in Rome whose faith was being discussed throughout the Roman Empire, we should pray for influential believers because their spiritual success or failure can impact many others. Paul also teaches us that serving God wholeheartedly means faithfully fulfilling whatever calling God has given us. Whether we are called to ministry, entrepreneurship, teaching, or raising a family, our calling is holy, and fulfilling it is an act of service to God. Finally, Paul demonstrates the importance of patience and prayer when pursuing our desires and assignments. Rather than forcing things to happen or creating opportunities through our own efforts, we should pray for God to open the right doors, patiently trust His timing, and faithfully walk through those doors when He provides the opportunity. __________ Romans 1:8-10 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In this pastoral chat, I'm sharing some thoughts from a conversation Ark and I had during our Bible study on Friday. We were discussing the heavenly reward system, where Jesus teaches us about storing up treasures in heaven. Scripture also suggests that if we fail to store up treasures or fulfill everything God has called us to do, we may experience some type of loss in heaven. We'll still be saved, but we may miss out on certain rewards. During our discussion, Ark shared a vision he had about how the heavenly reward system might work. He suggested that it could be based on different levels of joy and regret. Regret would come from recognizing that we didn't accomplish everything God called us to do, while joy would come from the treasures we stored up in heaven and our faithfulness in fulfilling God's calling here on earth. Take a listen to this pastoral chat as I explore this fascinating concept. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God has established a heavenly reward system in which believers receive eternal rewards based on their actions, generosity, and faithfulness to their God-given calling. While salvation is secure, believers can gain or lose rewards depending on how they live and what they accomplish for God's Kingdom. Heavenly treasures are stored up by generously helping those in need with genuine love and compassion rather than seeking recognition or personal gain. Believers also earn rewards by faithfully pursuing their calling, using what God has entrusted to them, and refusing to let fear or inactivity prevent them from fulfilling their assignments. God examines both the quality of our work and the motives behind our actions.  Ultimately, our earthly choices have eternal consequences, making it essential to prioritize God's Kingdom, love others sincerely, and faithfully complete the work God has assigned us. __________ Notes & Scriptures: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/reward Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________