Being a Christian is Cool Too

”All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” II Timothy 3:16–17 NKJV

From a young age, I’ve been called a Pastor or man of God. I remember walking into the children’s class at 10, and the teacher said, “Pastor has come.” I felt proud in my oversized black suit.

Growing up, this was the norm. Even though I am not an ordained Pastor, I wondered why so much emphasis was placed on the word.

I’ve realised that humans like to stick to what’s convenient. When some people are able to discipline themselves to become what they know they can become but aren’t ready for, we place them in a box and give them a name.

So, calling someone else a man of God doesn’t mean they’ve been ordained or are “highly spiritual” (whatever that means). It just means they have the countenance of someone who exercises certain practices aligned with God’s Word.

My question is, shouldn’t all Christians exercise biblical practices and live by the Word? The anchor scripture didn’t draw a line between the man of God and others. According to Paul, anyone who decides to be equipped by the Word of God on earth is a man of God.

How can we be proud of our identity in Christ as we work?

Because we want to blend in and not be laughed at or excluded from “fun activities that gratify the flesh,” we reduce our adherence to God’s Word. We need to realise that the proper execution of our assignment is tied to what we learn from the scriptures.

Doing exceptional work is not just dependent on our skills, background, qualifications, wealth, or who we know. The manual is what guides us.

If we desire to become all God wants us to be and do what He wants us to do, we should embrace being called men and women of God because that’s who we are.

When we cringe at that identification, we indirectly say, “I don’t want to be associated with the Word.” Yes, that sounds extreme, but that’s what it is.

So, the next time you are identified with Christ, know that it means you have made it a practice of going to the Word to correct mistakes, live differently, and do what’s right. This is how we become equipped for the work ahead.

“I live by the Word.”

The Word of God is our manual, showing us how to ensure God’s will is done on earth as it is in heaven. Without it, we’ll miss it.

Do you cringe when people call you a man or woman of God? If yes, why are you uncomfortable about it?