John and Lisa Bevere want believers to know something simple but deeply transformative: “You are called.”
That’s not just the title of their new book—it’s the core message of their ministry and latest podcast episode.
“Every single Christian, every single Christian, gift,” Lisa emphasized. “So you talked about the calling, the gifts comes with a gift. Yes. To accomplish the calling.”
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Too often, people assume calling is reserved for pastors or church leaders. But as John pointed out, “God has called every single one of His children. And with those callings, He gives us very unique gifts to fulfill that calling. They’re supernatural gifts.” He recounted a story of a businessman who once told him, “I’ve worked so hard. Why should I work this hard for the next 10 years of my life? I mean, we’re set.” John’s answer? “Your gifts are more valuable than my gifts.”
And that truth doesn’t just apply to CEOs. Lisa reminded listeners that the barrier to hearing God is often personal compromise: “The only times I wouldn’t hear God is when I was in rebellion or sin.” John added, “If we walk in darkness and we say we have fellowship with Him, we lie to ourselves.”
They also emphasized that God’s voice requires tuning in. “God is always broadcasting. He’s always speaking,” Lisa said, “I’m just not tuned in.” John added, “You were aware that God was still with you, but you weren’t hearing His voice because of sin.”
One Scripture stood out to John recently: “Be on your guard, constantly alert, and watch and pray for you do not know when the time will come that your master will return… He puts his servants in charge… each with his particular task.” For John, that revelation from Mark 13:33-34 confirmed, “God has instructions for every single one of us on the work we’re supposed to do.”
The Beveres urged listeners not to underestimate everyday faithfulness. “Just do what you do know. Just serve,” Lisa said. “What is in your hand, what is in your life, do your next.” John echoed, “Your calling right now is to serve your pastor and your local church and you stay with it.”
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God’s calling isn’t confined to the pulpit. It’s just as present in the parking lot, the salon, the boardroom and the mechanic’s garage. As Lisa beautifully concluded, “We are called but we are not called to attack other people. We are called to pursue God. And we are called to flourish in the gifting and calling of God on our lives.”
And to those still wondering if they’ve missed the voice of God, John left them with this encouragement: “Father, in the name of Jesus… I speak to those distractions… and I break the power of those strongholds off of your life… so they can walk and fulfill what You’ve created them to do on this earth.”
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
