LIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF GOD (6)

PURSUING AND POSITIONING FOR DIVINE PURPOSE

TEXTS: John 6:38; Acts 26:16; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 1:11

As we round off this blessed, insightful and exciting series on God’s purpose today, we shall unveil some practical guides that are able to usher a person into God’s purpose for living.

1. SEEK GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE (Discovery Phase)

Don’t live life as it comes. Don’t let life dictate to you what to do; let God lead you on what to do with life. You are not meant to be everybody or to be like somebody; you were made to be like God and live for Him. You are not here by accident; you are here on purpose. Ask God why He brought you here. Discovery can come through hearing God directly, through your God-given gift(s), from your areas of interest and service, via rightful associations, etc. The discovery of purpose is the beginning of living.

2. EXPAND YOUR PURPOSE (Development Phase)

This involves working on your purpose, seeking more knowledge through training, studying, association, etc.

3. PAY THE PRICE

Purpose comes with a price; something you may have to sacrifice or a process you may have to go through which may not be convenient but it’s needful. Be willing to pay any positive price and you will get the prize.

4. START SMALL

Never be afraid to start small, but don’t remain small – grow!

“Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase” (Job 8:7).

If you are waiting to have everything to step out, you may never step out until time runs out.

5. FOLLOW RIGHT ASSOCIATIONS

Locate the people God has raised to help you fulfil purpose and stay close to them. Stay away from purpose killers and destiny terminators.

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20).

6. IGNORE DISCOURAGEMENTS

Be focused on two places: firstly, Heaven above, and then the future ahead. Don’t allow gossips, envies, discouragements distract you.

7. BE SENSITIVE TO DIVINE LEADING AND TIMING

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

8. BE PREPARED TO GO HOME

God’s plan for your life is beyond this life, it extends to eternity. When life here is over, God wants to have you back with Him in Heaven. Don’t be so carried away by living life here and forget the life in eternity. So, live ready; live holy…always be on readiness because God’s plan and purpose for rapture is bigger than any plan and purpose on earth.

Finally, my book DREAMS, VISIONS AND GREATNESS is inspired to help God’s children fulfil God’s purpose. It is coming soon. I pray for you for a purposeful living and Heaven at last. Maranatha.