Word For The 26th Week Of 2018

Topic: Purpose and Destiny

Text: Romans 8:30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

It is no longer news that we are in the last days of this age and this must affect the way we live our lives because the bible tells us that this period is different from what we are used to. One of the ways of wisdom that we must apply our hearts to is God's purpose and destiny for man.

Our God does everything He does in sequence with an end point in mind. In other words, God has a purpose and destiny for everything He created. Man also has a purpose and destiny in God.

Purpose is different from destiny, but they are interlocking. Our destiny is simply our destination I.e. where we will end the entire race. Our destination is not heaven, but the bossom of God. However, heaven is an important junction in our journey. Where God wants every man to end is inside of Him. Heaven will pass away. Our destiny is just like that of Jesus. We must end inside of God.

Purpose, on the other hand is God's assignment for us, individually and corporately on this earth. It is important that we note that God's purpose is the sole reason why we are left back on the earth after we give our life to Jesus. Every believer has a call given by God and our life must follow God's plan to fulfill this call.

At this time, we must be a people that is following God's plan for our life because that is what God will eventually ask for when we get to heaven. The verse that we often quote on birthdays- Psalm 90:12 says that our days are numbered on this earth. We must be 'purpose-driven' and not 'success-hungry'.

I urge you to live your life according to God's plan as God does not reward success, but fulfillment. Follow hard after God's plan for your life and you will find all you need for your life in the path.

Have a great week

The Coming Of The Lord Is Near

Your Brother,
Olaniyi 'Lanre

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