“For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who
shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Isa 14:27
A
friend of mine made statement the other day, “Reckless pursuit of purpose.” The
statement was poignant for his situation, but made me consider the struggles
many have in their personal purpose in Christ? The daily challenge comes in
failing to find in Christ: the purpose for the pain; strength for the struggle
and faith for the fight. Unfortunately
life has personified purpose in success, status, possessions and happiness,
these are life’s by-products. Life is about love in and with God that is purposeful
towards others. God’s children are ordinary people who have been given an extraordinary
purpose, and it was established long before anyone else had an opinion. The
Israelites extended an eleven day journey into 4o years; it wasn’t the distance
of the Promised Land that was the challenge, it was the condition of their
hearts. God’s purpose was deeper than simply transporting them into a “better” life, but into His chosen
purpose to bring forth our Saviour. The only purpose we have in life that we
can take to heaven is the souls of our family, friends and those that are
waiting for us to tell them about the PURPOSE of CHRIST!
The
greatest translation of the bible comes from translating it into your life!
HSAY…Todd
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