GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO THE EARLY KNOCK. 10/06/2025 WEEK 2 THIS WEEK'S THEME : UNDERSTANDING THE BELIEVERS MANDATE TOPIC : UNDERSTANDING YOUR CALL. SCRIPTURAL PASSAGES. Acts 1:8, Matthew 5:14-17, Isaiah 60:1-4. INTRODUCTION: 2 Timothy 2:4-7 Calling is God's invitation to you to participate in a specific kingdom activities in a way to bring him glory. This is a stewardship opportunity that all of us are entrusted with. Not everyone alive has an understanding of what they're called specifically to do. We are not called to do everything. Your call describes your mandate and a specific thing or things you should be found doing in order to fulfill this mandate. 2 Timothy 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier,. We are all called to do something for the kingdom of God in the service of humanity. There's a divine unique way to fulfill a purpose, and it's to strive with mastery and do everything heartily Your job is very important because from there you can feed the family and solve problems. Your job and work are two distinctive things, Jesus in John 9:4 said "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work". Living a purposeful life is strategic to fulfilling a mandate. Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. SOME PEOPLE WHO WERE DOING THEIR JOBS AT THE EXPENSE OF THEIR WORK: - Peter was called to be an apostle but we see him catching fish (Matthew 4:19-20). - Jonah was called and sent to Neneveh but he was always in the company of business men on different trips (Jonah 1:1-8). - Elisha was a national prophet but was found plowing with twelve yoke of oxen.(1 Kings 19:19-22). - Apostle Paul was ordained from the womb to preach the gospel but he was found doing something else (Galitians 1:15-18) That could be the story of someone reading this devotional this morning, but never forget that time wasted is a destiny wasted. We have the Holy Spirit to discern what is, or is not, God’s will for our lives. “The Spirit of truth will guide us into all truth” (John 16:13). Sometimes the Holy Spirit will either agitate our conscience if we’re making a wrong decision, or He will pacify and encourage us when we’re leaning toward the right decision. (Isaiah 58:11). We have a universal call to holiness and following Christ. This includes living a life worthy of the calling you have received (Ephesians 4:1-6), seeking God's kingdom first (Matthew 6:33-34), and being transformed into Christ's likeness (1 Peter 1:15-16). HOW TO DISCERN YOUR SPECIFIC MANDATE: -PRAY AND SEEK GOD'S GUIDANCE: Praying and seeking God's direction through scripture and prayer is crucial in understanding your unique calling or mandate. Psalm 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. -CONSIDER YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS: God has gifted each individual with unique abilities and talents that can be used for His glory (Romans 12:6-8). Identifying and developing these gifts can help reveal your specific purpose. -BE OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES: Look for opportunities to serve and use your gifts in various contexts, whether in your local church, community, or workplace. -FOLLOW GOD'S LEAD: Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and trust in God's guidance as you pursue your calling (2 Timothy 1:12-14). PRAYER OF AFFIRMATION: Father! Help me to obey you completely and to fulfill your mandate for my life here on earth in Jesus mighty name 🙏. ACTION/KEYNOTE: A wasted time is a wasted destiny and an opportunity to do good is a privilege to exercise a mandate. SHARE AND BLESS. SOMEONE.🙏🙏 . .The [email protected]. TEL:+237673366400 Early knock channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VadXcXm2ER6jM8CJ7N2Y OUR LINK. The watchersprayerhub: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BxI9EJ51NixAfmPHSXsk78 ©️THE EARLY-KNOCK PRODUCTION 2025.