Fast Day 9 Purpose
People naturally wonder why they are here, who they’re supposed to be, and what they’re supposed to do. They want to know that their life has meaning, a purpose. The answer can be found in the Bible! Let’s look at Jeremiah 1:4-10.
”The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”“
Jeremiah 1:4-10 NLT
We were created for a purpose, verse 4 and 5. As humans, we are created for a purpose, and that purpose comes from God. God created us for a well-established purpose, and gave us the means to accomplish that work. Your calling and my calling were put into place before we were even formed. Often we recognize our purpose, our calling, but try to run the other direction. Humanly speaking, there are often excuses one can use to avoid the purpose that God may have for you. Maybe you can make more money elsewhere. Perhaps embracing your purpose will make a less comfortable life for you and your family. Like Jeremiah, you may not feel adequately equipped for the task, too young, too old, unskilled. Dan is constantly reminding our youth that it doesn’t matter your age. You were made for such a time as this! If you truly want to find your purpose you may need to step out in faith, become uncomfortable and offer yourself to be used by God. God is not going to call you to a purpose without giving you the tools you need to accomplish His plan. God gives us purpose, and then equips us for His purposes! Follow God’s purpose for your life, get past the excuses, and allow Him to work through you.
God gives us purpose, but you have to know Him to find yours.
”The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”“
Jeremiah 1:4-10 NLT
We were created for a purpose, verse 4 and 5. As humans, we are created for a purpose, and that purpose comes from God. God created us for a well-established purpose, and gave us the means to accomplish that work. Your calling and my calling were put into place before we were even formed. Often we recognize our purpose, our calling, but try to run the other direction. Humanly speaking, there are often excuses one can use to avoid the purpose that God may have for you. Maybe you can make more money elsewhere. Perhaps embracing your purpose will make a less comfortable life for you and your family. Like Jeremiah, you may not feel adequately equipped for the task, too young, too old, unskilled. Dan is constantly reminding our youth that it doesn’t matter your age. You were made for such a time as this! If you truly want to find your purpose you may need to step out in faith, become uncomfortable and offer yourself to be used by God. God is not going to call you to a purpose without giving you the tools you need to accomplish His plan. God gives us purpose, and then equips us for His purposes! Follow God’s purpose for your life, get past the excuses, and allow Him to work through you.
God gives us purpose, but you have to know Him to find yours.
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