Living with Purpose August 1, 2013 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 NIV [1] This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. [2] Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. [3] I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. [4] My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. [5] Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. Have you ever been so preoccupied that you’ve wondered, Where has the day gone? It’s one thing to lose track of an entire day, but what about your whole life? That’s going to be the experience of some Christians when they step into heaven and give Christ an account of how they spent their time. If they’ve simply drifted through life, they will wonder, Where did my life go? A salvation decision isn’t the end goal for a believer. God has a specific plan and purpose for each of His children. Sometimes it’s a lifelong calling in an area of service, but it could also be a specific task He has for you at particular time in your life. The only way you’ll fulfill God’s purposes is by setting goals that align with His will and taking specific steps to achieve them. Paul was an effective servant of Christ because he followed the Spirit’s guidance, relied upon divine strength, and actively set goals to fulfill his calling as an apostle. He didn’t let fears, doubts, or hardships keep him from accomplishing God’s will. How about you? Have you been living purposely for the Lord, or are you seeking your own goals? You may be very successful in the world, but from the Lord’s perspective, spiritual passivity always results in a squandered life. Perhaps God has given you a passion or interest that simply needs cultivating. Or maybe you feel a prompting but hesitate because the task seems beyond your ability. Seek God’s will, and He’ll guide you into it. At times this may feel uncomfortable, but you’ll never regret taking on the challenge. Copyright 2013 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. intouch.org. In Touch grants permission to print for personal use only.
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