“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NIV)
“What is its’ purpose?” I often ask this question when my curious mind seeks to know why something exists. From a painting in an office to the vacant building on the corner of anywhere, I simply desire to know the purpose. Humans place meaning and value on several things, but what about purpose?
For something to have a purpose, I assume that it carries a daily meaning and function. Can you think of something that you use on a daily basis in order to function? What about our purpose as humanity? What about our purpose as followers of Jesus Christ? Our purpose is our mission, which is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our purpose is bigger than ourselves, and God invites us to join in something global. Now, that’s purpose! That’s a reason to exist. That’s a reason to live!
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Are there things in your life that serve no purpose? What are they? Allow time for God to reveal them to you, this day.
Prayer: Lord Jesus of Nazareth, High Priest of Heaven, Your purpose and invitation are much bigger than us, and we are thankful that because of who you are, you give us purpose. You give life. Amen.
Rev. Jonathan Crabtree
Pastor for Student Ministry
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