Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent
me, even so send I you (John 20:21).
Each one of us has a divine responsibility in
Christ, to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We’re the ones expected to
win the world for Jesus Christ, and we have to do everything necessary to make
that happen. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go ye therefore, and teach
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded
you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
His concerns must be our concerns. What He cares
about is what we should care about; otherwise, our lives will be empty. Life is
nothing without God’s purpose. Think about it: your forebears were here, but
they’re gone; then the next ones came and now they’re gone also, and the list
is endless, until it finally got to you. So, the question is, "What are
you doing here?" Jesus said, "For what shall it profit a man, if he
shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in
exchange for his soul?" (Mark 8:36-37).
Your purpose for life is very important;
God’s purpose for your life is primarily for you to be His agent of
salvation and partner in winning others to Christ. Be definite about this. Live
for this cause. Most people live their lives without ever discovering why they
were born; they just walk through life and all they think about is themselves.
There isn’t a worse life than that of a selfish man who only thinks of himself.
Your prayers shouldn’t be only about you, your
family, your job, your needs, and everything else that has to do with you. Take
up the Lord’s concerns and intercede for lost souls. The Bible says He wishes
not that any person should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2
Peter 3:9). This can only be if you take up your role as a soul-winner and an
intercessor.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me
a purpose in life. My heart burns with passion for the Gospel. I’m dedicated to
a life that’s meaningful, a life directed to impact others with the power of
your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: 1 Corinthians
9:16; Romans 1:16
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : 1 John 2:15-3:1-10 Ezekiel 45-46
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Revelation 5:1-14 Joel 1
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