The aspect of a Christian faithful finding his or her vocation or calling is the topic handled in the fourth chapter of the book God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in all of Life by Gene Edward Veith Jr. The understanding of this subject by Christians is however, quite different. A calling or vocation for a Christian is not something that they personally chose to do or else a particular occupation. Christians have different calling in different spheres of life including in their own families, in serving God in the churches and also at their specific places of work. It further alludes that a believer can have more than one vocation or calling in the different vocations that they are in. there can also be a change in the respective calling that a Christian has. In the event of performing or dedicating their life to a particular vocation, a Christian can acquire a new calling. These changes in vocation can change the lifestyle of a believer fully either towards prosperity or poverty. It however, is a part of God’s plan and not subject to human control. The worldly occupations may vary and have different settings which include salary perks and allowances that come with it but to God all callings are equal and the same. People may think that one can chose their vocation but according to Veith that is an assumption that is not true. All vocations are given and instituted by God himself. One who does not know God will therefore never be in a position to know their true calling. Finding ones calling is therefore a process that involves getting a personal relationship with our maker.
A vocation in all essence is therefore not from within but from divine intervention. Occupations that are worldly require us to commit to certain schedules and deadlines but a calling from God is through circumstances and other people in our lives. The different vocations of Christians should be used to the glory of God and doing good deeds. It is further explained that worldly work limits Christians from fully undertaking their vocations. It is however, important to note that the same worldly work is a continuation of God’s creation. Work such as growing of food through farming and taking care of animals is an imitation and a continuation of God’s work. After the fallout between God and humans in the Garden of Eden, work became both a blessing to humans and a curse at the same time. It provides both satisfaction and frustrations. Other Christian authors; Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey in their book How Now Shall We Live? Have tackled the different issues that Christians and humanity as a whole go through that relate to modernity and its effects on their vocations. There are Christians who are artists and some do not resonate with the teachings of the Christian faith. Modern art has a very strong influence on the culture today and it is therefore very important to understand it in relation to the different vocations that Christians are called to. True believers are therefore called upon to redeem popular culture through their work in the arts by participating and providing alternative and Christian-like work. This can only be done through starting from their own personal lives and at their specific work places.
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References
Veith Jr, G. E. (2011). God at work: Your Christian vocation in all of life. Crossway.
Colson, C., & Pearcey, N. ( 2004 ). How shall we live.
