Right Where You Are...

People think they have to have a job that puts them in the right position to do great things for the Lord. They think they must go into the ministry to serve God more effectively. Sure, having that kind of training and education would help, but it is not required. You can serve God effectively from right where you are. Look at Amos. He was a fig farmer. He wasn’t a “professional prophet”. He learned his knowledge out in the fields, and probably from his family. The only thing God requires to serve Him is a heart willing to listen to Him, and the will to be faithful in obedience.

Then Amaziah sent orders to Amos: “Get out of here, you prophet! Go on back to the land of Judah, and earn your living by prophesying there! 13 Don’t bother us with your prophecies here in Bethel. This is the king’s sanctuary and the national place of worship!”14 But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. 15 But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to My people in Israel.’ 16 Now then, listen to this message from the Lord: Amos 7:12-16a