Pepsi began as a company to sell its soft drinks.
Amazon began as an online book retailer.
TikTok began as a dance platform.
From simple origins, these companies have grown and diversified their product offerings. Pepsi purchased numerous snack companies and restaurant chains. Amazon sells nearly everything, including real estate, automobiles, and prescription drugs. TikTok has become a significant retail and marketing channel for many small businesses and influencers. Throughout history, successful companies have adapted, changed, and innovated. They answered the calling of their leadership. They may become very different from their original mission and vision.
The Bible is replete with examples of its great saints who were very different when they were originally called to serve God. Moses was a murderer and fugitive. David was a shepherd. The Prophet Amos was a farmer. All are amazing stories. But the most amazing is that the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, was born to a poor carpenter’s family. As the firstborn male in his family, he would be expected to continue his earthly father’s occupation. God, His heavenly Father, had a divine mission and vision for Him. Jesus obeyed God, the Father, and preached the Kingdom of God on this earth for three years. He taught that whoever believed in Him would not perish but have eternal life.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)
We are given the choice to accept God’s invitation to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. When we do, whatever our position in life, we will have a changed mission and vision. We no longer live for ourselves; we are separated to obey God. We are called to proclaim the Good News of faith and belief in Jesus Christ to receive the promise of the forgiveness of our sins, salvation, and eternal life.
If God is calling you to follow Him, today can be the day it begins.
Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.
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