A college in the U.S. made a research on the relationship between career and happiness among people working in the same industry. They divided them into two groups—those who took their career as a calling and those as a means of living, which showed a considerable difference. Those who worked for living found no special meaning in their jobs. On the other hand, those who had a sense of calling had much joy and confidence in their work as they believed they were doing what the world needed.
Apostle Paul gladly took up the mission of preaching despite all sorts of hardships—being captured in prison, beaten, robbed, and hungry. It was because he realized that he was called by God and was doing the most valuable work in the world. We too have been called by God to preach the truth of salvation to seven billion people. Although we may go through trouble, the joy and reward for saving souls is incomparable. We are given the most wonderful mission that will bring us the crown of life.
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.” (Ac 20:24)