Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 1 Corinthians 7, verse 20.

Some persons have the foolish notion that the only way in which they can live for God is by becoming ministers, missionaries, or Bible women. Alas, how many would be shut out from any opportunity of magnifying the Most High if this were the case? Beloved, it is not office, it is earnestness. It is not position, it is grace which will enable us to glorify God.

God is most surely glorified in that cobbler's stall where the godly worker, as he plies the awl, sings of his Saviour's love. I glorified far more than in many a pre-bendal stall where official righteousness performs its scanty duties. The name of Jesus is glorified by the poor unlearned carter as he drives his horse and blesses his God or speaks to his fellow laborer by the roadside as much as by the popular divine who throughout the country like Boanerges is thundering out the gospel.

God is glorified by our serving Him in our proper vocations. Take care, dear reader, that you do not forsake the path of duty by leaving your occupation, and take care you do not dishonor your profession while in it. Think little of yourselves, but do not think too little of your callings. Every lawful trade may be sanctified by the gospel to noblest ends.

Turn to the Bible, and you will find the most menial forms of labor connected either with the most daring deeds of faith or with persons whose lives have been illustrious for holiness. Therefore, be not discontented with your calling. Whatever God has made your position or your work, abide in that. unless you are quite sure that he calls you to something else.

Let your first care be to glorify God to the utmost of your power where you are. Fill your present sphere to his praise and if he needs you in another he will show it to you. This evening lay aside vexatious ambition and embrace peaceful content.