Purpose

Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem… (Luke 9: 51)

Long ago, William Law had this to say about purpose and the child of God, “I am a being that has no other business in this universe God created, than to be that which God requires me to be; to have no desires, to seek no self-ends, but to fill that place and act that part which the Divine pleasure has ordained. To think that you are your own, or at your own disposal, is as absurd as to think that you created yourself.”

The only example we have in Scripture of someone who perfectly walked in God’s purpose for His life was the Son of God. He once said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work…” (John 4: 34).

My friend, when we became children of God we lost all of our rights. We must remember we have been bought with a price. Our purpose should be to walk in God’s pure intention for us. We see in Scripture how completely Jesus submitted to the Father’s will, “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth”; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered , He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously… (1 Peter 2: 22-23).

To think this way is so foreign to us in these days in which we are living. “Lovers of selves” characterizes us completely. With our own selfishness we dismantle the character of others through subtle and inciting words, we are argumentative, and we jealously covet the success of others. We need to take an assessment of our lives and ask ourselves these questions, “Am I living as if there were no tomorrow?” “Am I living as though I am God?” “What are the guiding factors of my life, the world’s philosophy or God’s Holy Word?”

My friend, I encourage you from this day onward to make God’s purpose for your life primary, and everything else secondary. Maybe you need to get alone somewhere to be quiet for a season and have a time of real heart-to-heart with your Creator. You may be surprised at what God is just about to reveal to you. Choose to begin living life on the highest plane! Rev. Chris S. Hodges is President of Abiding in Christ Ministries and speaks regularly at America’s Keswick

Keswick, America’s  (2012-12-13). Real Victory for Real Life Volume 2 (Kindle Locations 3373-3394).  . Kindle Edition.

Daily Bible Reading: Judges 6-7 

Think About This: Every trial that we pass through is capable of being the seed of a noble character. Every temptation that we meet in the path of duty is another chance of filling our souls with the power of Heaven. Frederick Temple

Verses to Memorize: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7