Since God has been purposeful in all He has done and our Lord Jesus was purposeful in His earthly walk and mission, why should we not acknowledge a Divine purpose associated with our own life journey? Since relative to life now and eternity to come there is a Divine plan purposefully put in place, our life needs to be lived in connection with that plan.
Writing to Timothy, Paul exhorted. . .
“(8) Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, (9) who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,” (2 Timothy 1:8-9 ESV)
Unlike those who rejected God’s purpose for themselves (Luke 7:30), let us willingly step into its path. Before the ages began, God had a plan and through Christ the purposes of that plan are continuing to be brought to completion. It is with Him becoming our life (Colossians 3:4) that His perfecting process of becoming more and more what He died for us to be continues. He did not save us merely for us to then live after the things of this world.
Peter exhorted. . .
“(14) As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (15) but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, (16) since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV)
Can there be any higher purpose for our life than what the Creator of it has in mind? As we focus on living life with purpose, may that be the Divine purpose for which we have been given life and promised it for an eternity.
Have a great day FOCUSED ON LIVING THE HOLY LIFE GOD HAS MADE POSSIBLE!
Carl
