DISCOVER HIS PURPOSE

  Fri Nov 22, 2024  

Memorise:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.Jeremiah 29:11

 

Read:   Proverbs 19:20-21

 

Bible In One Year:
Acts 27-28

 

Hymn:
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehova

 

Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to stay close to You so that I can fulfil my destiny, in Jesus' name.


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Message

Before God called me into full-time ministry, my dream was to become the youngest Vice Chancellor in Africa. I thought I had a great dream, and so, I pursued it with everything that I had. What I did not think of was, after becoming the youngest Vice Chancellor in Africa, what next? I thought I had my tomorrow all figured out, but the truth is, I was short-sighted. I thank God that He came in to give me real hope for my tomorrow.

It is good to be ambitious but believe me, any ambition that negates the will of God will only cause more trouble than good. Isaiah 45:9 says:

Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

Beloved, you are God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10). Do not try to go in a different direction from the will of God if you do not want to go astray; the clay that argues with its potter will end up broken. The only, way to achieve genuine success in life is to go on the path that your creator made for you, You should find out God's purpose for your life and walk in it.

You may ask, "How do I discover the purpose of God for my life?" If a product does not understand its purpose, it Can get a hint by staying close to its manufacturer. As it spends time with its manufacturer, it will begin to notice what the manufacturer uses it for and realise its purpose, God is your creator; spend quality time with Him daily. As you do this, He will begin to give you specific instructions and use you for certain tasks. These instructions and tasks will tell you clearly what His purpose for your life is.

Peter thought that his purpose was to be a fisherman. He went about fishing so diligently that he worked all night, even when there was no catch. However, when he came in Contact with Jesus, He told him, "Follow me, and I will make you a fisher of men." As he followed Jesus, he fulfilled God's purpose for his life.

Beloved, stay close to God, and He will reveal His purpose for you here on earth. Make up your mind to obey His instructions, and you will indeed fulfil your destiny.


King James Version

Proverbs 19:20-21

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. [21] There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
RCCG Hymn

Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah!

  1. Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah!
    Pilgrim through this barren land;
    I am weak, but Thou art mighty.
    Hold me with Thy powerfulh and:
    Bread of heaven! Bread of heaven!
    Feed me now and evermore (2ce)
  2. Open Thou the crystal fountain.
    Whence the healing stream doth flow:
    Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
    Lead me all my journey through:
    Song deliverer! Song deliverer!
    Be Thou still my strength and shield (2ce).
  3. If I tread the verge of Jordan,
    Bid my anxious fears subside:
    Bear me through the swelling torrent.
    Land me safe on Canaan's side:
    Songs of praises! Songs of praises!
    1 will ever give to Thee (2ce).
  4. Saviour, come! we long to see Thee,
    Long to dwell with Thee above;
    And to know in full communion.
    All the sweetness of Thy love.
    Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus!
    Take Thy waiting people home (2ce).

 


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