WHAT’S MY PURPOSE?

            More men fail through lack of purpose than through lack of talent. -Sunday

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

            Many Christians miss the blessings of God in their life because they are more centered on their life instead of God’s will. Their purpose is clouded because they are so actively doing the exact opposite of what God wants. In doing so, they miss out on some of the greatest things God has prepared for them: leading someone to the Lord, teaching kids about Jesus, supporting a missionary as they head off to their called place of service. You can’t buy the blessings that come from being and doing what God wants you to do.

            What purpose have you been avoiding? What does the Lord want you to do with your life? It can be a onetime event or a lifetime of service. Whatever “it” is, get busy doing it!

NEED A LITTLE MOTIVATION?

Motivation founded upon faulty information will lead to failure!

            By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. Hebrews 11:24-26

            Each time I read through the 11th chapter of Hebrews a little adrenaline begins to flow through my veins. I believe it’s because of the truth found in those 40 verses. Look at the description of Moses’ faith; He was motivated by faith, refused to be identified with wickedness, chose to suffer rather than celebrate in sin, and He chose Jesus over the riches of this world! Why? Because of his motivation! His motivation was his eyes, by faith, were fixed on the promises of God not on the premise of worldly lies!

What’s your motivation this morning? Read through Hebrews 11 and get a little touch of what those Faith Champions have!

CHOSEN BY THE LORD

Your life has a God given purpose and no one else will suffice.—Jay O’Dell

“…The Lord hath need of him.” Luke 19:34

God didn’t need the colt but He chose to use it to get Him where He wanted to go! Just like that colt, He doesn’t need any of us but I sure am thankful He chooses to use us! He chose us all for salvation! He chose us all for sanctification. He chose us all to serve Him! You may not know what God wants you to do as of yet but know this— God chose you to fulfil that God given purpose.

What's my purpose?

More men fail through lack of purpose than through lack of talent. –Sunday

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

Some people search all of their lives for their purpose in life. They go through job after job, friend after friend, and relationship after relationship only to end up searching for more. If they would trust Jesus as Saviour their eternal purpose would become very evident pretty quick!

Let me remind you of this important truth: The Lord doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called. What are you saying preacher? The Lord isn’t looking for you to bring anything to the table except YOU! Let your purpose start off by giving your life to the Lord!