Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him… (Gen. 12:1-2a).
When the Lord spoke to Abram it was understood that Sarai, his wife, would accompany him (see verses 4 and 5). Twenty-five eventful years after leaving his home in Haran, we see Abraham and Sarah renamed, renewed, and recommitted to God’s plan for their lives (Gen. 17, Gen. 21:1-3).
When Paul and I married he was already quite involved in ministry as the assistant pastor at his father’s church. My focus was on being a good and godly wife, but not on being a partner in ministry. I wanted to keep a cute apartment, wear my lingerie, use our wedding gifts, and enjoy being wifey.
It took many years and lots of tears before I realized that we were called together. God’s plan was to marry our strengths and spiritual gifts for the advancement of His Kingdom. While we may not serve in the same capacity, our calling is never to compete against one another but to build up and complement one another while serving the King and His Kingdom.
I’ve been reflecting on this calling since reading the following written about Ravi Zacharias’ widow, Margaret:
“…My mother was entirely committed to my dad’s calling and to this ministry, believing God called them together. I cannot recall even one moment when I saw her commitment to this calling weaken, because she always placed unwavering trust in the God who called them and in His purposes…”
Like Margaret Zacharias and like Sarah, we can be confident in the call as we place unwavering trust in the God who called us and in His purposes.
* Excerpt from article written by Sarah Zacharias Davis on the occasion of the death of her beloved father, noted author, speaker, and Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias. Read full article at: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/ravi-zacharias