Suppose you apply for your dream job. After your application, they call you in for an interview. You wait a little while, but eventually the company agrees to hire you for this dream job. They hire you, expecting that you will benefit the company by being productive. If you were to accept the job, but then not use your knowledge and skills to benefit the company, you would not be fulfilling the purpose for which you were appointed.
In John 15:16 Jesus is quoted as saying, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” God calls us not only to be forgiven and to have eternal life, but He also calls us to be fruitful and productive. He will answer every prayer that is offered with these intentions. He gives us gifts to use and bear fruit in His name.
Reluctant Retiree 