DTS Chapel - Teach Truth. Love Well. Called. Not Canceled.
Sep 16, 2025
Pastor Marvin Walker, a leader who transitioned from a potential football career to ministry, shares his inspiring journey and insights. He discusses the importance of understanding God’s call in our lives, urging listeners to examine if they are in the right 'room' spiritually. Walker reflects on the biblical figure Jeremiah, emphasizing that God’s plans supersede our doubts and fears. He encourages persistence in obedience and the necessity of prioritizing one’s divine calling over the opinions of others, inviting those feeling off-call to seek prayer and renewal.
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Wrong Classroom, Wrong Room
- Marvin joked about a seminary student sitting in the wrong classroom and discovering Greek on the board.
- The story illustrates how being in the wrong room can feel obvious and disorienting.
Chosen Before Birth
- God hand-selected Jeremiah before his birth and set him apart for a purpose.
- This establishes calling as rooted in divine intimacy, not human qualification.
Call Flows Through Jesus
- Sanctification means being set apart to reflect Jesus, not merely moral improvement.
- Your call flows from Jesus and is intended to reflect the Son into the world.