Purpose

Regardless of the circumstances in which we were conceived and born, God has a divine plan and purpose for each person. His plan is for peace and good and not for evil, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. It can be so easy to focus on perceived disadvantages that we’ve experienced in life and become resentful. But Christ was very clear about the truth of living in this world. ‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬ ‭says, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” I’ve come to understand that, while living in a sinful and fallen world system, we are actually citizens of heaven, when we are in Christ. We are just traveling through this temporary world. God’s plan is for us to live in the reality of His eternal Kingdom while sojourning through this short lived experience on earth. 

It can be challenging to remain focused on this heavenly truth because we are bombarded with messages from this carnal world. Media, news and advertising appeal to the carnal senses of the flesh. They all try to entice and pull us into a mindset that is fixated on what is temporary and passing away. The real purpose of being born is to have eternal life with our Creator. Knowing this truth changes the way I see every situation and circumstance that I face. There is a bigger picture, a bigger plan. It’s not about how much fame and fortune we can acquire. It’s not about being the best in everything or having the best of everything. It’s about our eternal purpose and destiny, which is being in the presence of our Creator. 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, open my understanding of Your eternal purpose for my life. Give me spiritual eyes to see and spiritual ears to hear. I want to be Kingdom minded.