Job 42:2 I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.
Today we're looking at another 'P' - the Purpose of God and also what our purpose is in His kingdom. This verse reminds us that when God decides to do something nothing can stop it and He had a very specific purpose for Jesus coming into the world.
l John 3:8 ... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Praise God He totally fulfilled that purpose when Jesus went to the cross and rose again defeating the devil once and for all, for our salvation. Ephesians 1:10 And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ - everything in heaven and on earth. We know Jesus is now seated at the right hand of God and He is our Conquering King and we belong to Him. Hallelujah!
The wonderful thing is God has a very specific purpose for our lives too, every one of us who love God is called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Did you know that before time began God saved us and called us to live a holy life, which means to live a life set apart for Him, according to His own purpose in order to show us His love and kindness? (2 Timothy 1:9) How awesome is that? Philippians 2:13 tells us that God is working in each one of us giving us the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. Don't you think that is encouraging? God is at work right now in you and me and He's not only giving us the 'want to' but the power to do whatever it is He has planned.
Scripture tell us we were created to fellowship with Him and work with Him and for Him.
We were created in His image so we will reflect who He is, which gives us the desire to give Him all the glory and praise for all He's done for us. We recognise without Him we were lost and going to hell but because of Jesus He has given us all things and we can do all that He has purposed for us.
I hope that encourages you as much as it does me. We serve an amazing God. It just makes you want to praise Him and give Him all the glory don't you think? Amen.
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