Ever wondered about your purpose or what God’s
will is? Yeah, I have too.
Jesus actually talks a little about this in
Matthew 6:25-34. In these verses of
scripture Jesus takes the time to speak about the worries of this life (our
essential needs--food, clothing, health, shelter). Jesus says in v. 33 “But seek first his
kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as
well.” What is Jesus trying to tell us
here? What does it mean to seek first
the Kingdom? Well, I think Jesus is
trying to tell us that there are really two kingdoms at work in this
world. One of those kingdoms is where we
reign, where we are in control, and it’s the one ruled by Satan. Eesh, I don’t want anything to do with that
Kingdom. I wonder though, I wonder, how
often we get caught up in that kingdom and don’t even realize it. The other Kingdom though is the Kingdom of
God, the Kingdom where God reigns, not us, but Him. We are very active in this Kingdom, but God’s
the one who is in control of our lives.
We are submitted to Him, seeking Him, desiring to honor His Name instead
of our own. When we start seeking Him
amazing things start to happen. Life
just gets easier. Now, it doesn't always mean circumstances get easier, but that place in our hearts that
likes to wrestle, and worry experiences peace instead of anxiety.
So, you want to know what your purpose is? Then start seeking God. Don’t try to take control. Say goodbye to yourself and hello to
Jesus. Submit to Him, the Father who
knows and has a plan. The Holy Spirit will guide you and show you
your purpose in Him. One word of caution
though, I think we are always looking for God to use us in some grand way. Don’t be surprised if God uses you on a much
smaller scale that you expected. Oh, but
nothing, no work for the Kingdom is small in God’s eyes!
"One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that
Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments,
which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is
this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love
the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind and with all your strength.’ The
second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as
yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”"
Mark 12:28-31
Is God first in your life? Are you seeking Him for the call of your
life? Or are you seeking money, prestige,
and a name for yourself? What about your
neighbor? I dare you to start pouring
out your life to others and see if you just might experience some sense of
purpose and fulfillment.
As life goes on and each year passes by as you
walk submitted to the Lord Jesus, you will realize it becomes easier to know
His will, to sense His direction, to hear His voice.
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