Our Higher Calling

By Sherrell Byrd

Are you experiencing hardship, trials and tribulation? Has tragedy struck your life? Do you feel like giving up and throwing in the towel? If so, you are not alone. The Bible reminds us in Psalm 34:19, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all." God's Word provides encouragement and strength for His people. In, Our Higher Calling, Rev. Sherrell L. Byrd, Jr. offers sound, biblical solutions to everyday problems. He has firsthand experience on how God can turn a tragedy into a blessing. Discover how these daily devotionals and inspirational poems can lift your spirit and encourage you in your walk with God. You will soon realize that God is able to turn any disaster into a blessing!

• Language: English
• Publisher: eBookIt.com
• Release date: Apr 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781939748720

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Day 2

How Shall We Escape?

Hebrews 2

Is there anything you need to get rid of in your life in order to serve the Lord better? Because of the carnality of the nature of man, there is always something that must be removed from the heart in order to please God. Then we are better prepared to serve Him and effectively witness to men and women everywhere.

Lay aside malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy and evil words. Lay aside anything you know that God will not approve of. When we have a strong desire for the Word of God, we are well on our way to becoming that special people He has called into existence.

Some feel they can serve God without changing their lifestyles. But there must be a change. When we accepted Jesus Christ, it marked a new beginning in our lives. Whatever comes between you and God must be laid aside.

Day 3

That Dry Feeling

Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Word of God is life to those who have dry days. All of us will experience days when we don’t like talking or getting out of bed. We don’t feel like smiling or laughing, yet we cannot explain why.

There were dry bones throughout the valley. Ezekiel saw no life in the valley whatsoever, yet God commanded him to preach to these bones. Slowly, the bones took on flesh and life was breathed into their lungs, and they were alive again. There stood a great army of men.

Again, we all have down days and times of lifelessness but when God breathes on us, life is renewed and we are able to live life to its fullest. It’s good to have valley experiences from time to time so that we can focus more fully on God. He is able to move you from the valley of despair to the mountain of hope.

Day 4

All is the Lord’s

Psalm 24

Man believes this earth belongs to him. He feels he can do anything he wants to in order to redesign it or make it into whatever he wants it to be. He believes he can move mountains and alter the course of rivers. He attempts to play God, never realizing that all he does is in vain.

But to whom does the earth belong? According to the Bible, the earth and everything upon it belongs to the Lord. He created it. He formed it. Understand that God will establish you. He will honor those who worship and honor Him. The glory that man seeks is vanity before an almighty God. Be glad you belong to Him each day you live. All the earth is His. Come before Him with clean hands and a pure heart.

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for being my King of Glory. Let all that I do this day bring glory and honor to You.

Day 5

Words and Meditation

Psalm 19

I was out shopping recently and overheard a conversation between two individuals in the checkout lane. Every other word was filthy, but they continued talking as though no one else really mattered. The worst part was they had small children with them who took in every word. I wondered if the children were using the same language as their parents. Then to my astonishment, they mentioned that they attended church. It’s amazing that there are so many who feel God is only in the church house, but the Bible reminds us that He is everywhere. There is no way we can escape the presence of God.

Psalm 19 tells us that His glory is all around us. When we look into the heavens, we witness His glory. When we rise each morning and lie down each night, He displays His glory. It is God who converts the soul and whose Word is true. His Word makes our hearts glad; purifying it that we may see clearly the things He has in store for us. Reverencing the Lord cleans us from within that our light may shine through. So sweet is His Word that honey has to take a backseat. There is nothing on earth sweeter than the Word of God.

Before you speak, will your words be acceptable in the ears of God? Will He approve of your speech? Will your words bring forth glory or shame? Will your thoughts and reflections be pure and clean before an almighty God? What will be said about you when you leave the presence of others? Ask Him to remove any obstacles that would hinder you from serving Him in spirit and in truth. After all, He is our strength and our redeemer. Monitor your words and your thoughts.

Day 6

Understand?

1 Corinthians 14:15

As Christians, we pray and seek the Lord for answers to our problems. We pray in a manner without understanding. We sometimes don’t understand that God wants us to brag on Him. We need to tell Him how great He really is and how wonderful, loving and gracious He has been to His people. After all, who do you know who can love us like God? When we pray with understanding, we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us so that our prayers will reach heaven.

Even when we sing, we are to do so with understanding. Let the Holy Spirit put a song in your heart that is best for your situation. Then you will understand why you’re singing praises to God. You’ll understand the words to great songs such as, I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired or Amazing Grace. Whatever