THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VOLUNTEERING AND BEING CALLED INTO GOD'S SERVICE

1. A volunteer looks upon ministry as another commitment he's been obligated to fulfill, but someone called of God looks upon ministry as another opportunity to be used of God.

2. A volunteer looks upon any constructive criticism with indignation, but someone called of God is grateful for feedback because he wants to be the best he can be.

3. A volunteer puts in minimum effort, but someone called of God puts in maximum effort.

4. A volunteer sits back and complains about this and that bothering him, but someone called of God leads a personal campaign to improve that which needs improvement.

5. A volunteer does no additional study or preparation (after all he's just a volunteer), but someone who is called of God comes to class as prepared as possible.

6. A volunteer feels threatened by the talent of others, but someone called of God feels secure in God's direction of his life.

7. A volunteer wants to quit at the first sign of adversity or discouragement, but someone called of God digs in and perseveres.

8. A volunteer is oblivious to the needs of the ministry, but someone called of God prays of the needs of his ministry.

9. A volunteer is more prone to jealousy of others, but someone called of God praises God for distributing gifts and talents as He chooses.

10. A volunteer's main source of fulfillment is his talents and abilities, but someone called of God knows that being used of God is the most fulfilling thing you can do with your life.

11. A volunteer can't handle being put into situations where he is going to be "stretched", but someone called of God responds to God's call with humble dependence on Him.

Cliff Hodnett ~ In God We Trust

 Are you a volunteer or called of God?