Day 40 – Living With Purpose

Living on purpose is the only way to really live!

"For David … served the purpose of God in his own generation." Acts 13:36 (NASB)

In the Upper Room, as Jesus was concluding his last day of ministry with his disciples, he washed their feet as an example and said, "Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." John 13:17 (NIV) Once you know what God wants you to do, the blessing comes in actually doing it.

You may wonder, "What about God's will for my job or marriage or where I'm supposed to live or go to school?"  Honestly, these are secondary issues in your life, and there may be multiple possibilities that would all be in God's will for you. What matters most is that you fulfill God's eternal purposes regardless of where you live or work or whom you marry. Those decisions should support your purposes. Focus on God's purposes for your life, not your plans, since that's what will last forever.

It's easy to drift away from what matters most and slowly get off course. To prevent this, you should develop a purpose statement for your life and then review it regularly.

Imagine what it is going to be like one day, with all of us standing before the throne of God presenting our lives in deep gratitude and praise to Christ. Together we will say, "Worthy, Oh Master! Yes, our God! Take the glory! the honor! the power! You created it all; It was created because you wanted it!"  Revelation 4:11 (MSG)

We will praise him for his plan and live for his purposes forever!

- Your Pastor -

Bro. Wilfred

Praise God for your spiritual discipline to finish the 40 days journey! The Lord bless your living for Him from now on.

Day 39 – Balancing Your life

Blessed are the balanced; they shall outlast everyone!

"Don't let the errors of evil people lead you down the wrong path and make you lose your balance." 2 Peter 3:17 (CEV)

One of the events in the summer Olympics is the pentathlon. It is composed of five events. The athlete's goal is to succeed in all five areas, not just one or two. Your life is a pentathlon of five purposes, which you must keep in balance. These purposes were practiced by the first Christians in Acts 2, explained by Paul in Ephesians 4, and modeled by Jesus in John 17, but they are summarized in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission of Jesus.

These two statements sum up God's five purposes for your life:

1. "Love God with all your heart": You were planned for God's pleasure, so your purpose is to love God through worship.

2. "Love your neighbor as yourself": You were shaped for serving, so your purpose is to show love for others through ministry.

3. "Go and make disciples": You were made for a mission, so your purpose is to share God's message through evangelism.

4. "baptize them into …": You were formed for God's family, so your purpose is to identify with his church through fellowship.

5. "teach them to do all things …": You were created to become like Christ, so your purpose is to grow to maturity through discipleship.

A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will make you a great Christian.

- Your Pastor -

Bro. Wilfred

P.S. Balancing means to fulfill all the purposes in life without just overwhelming yourself with  one thing and omitting the others. It may take careful planning and consultation with leaders at your church.

Day 38 – Becoming a World-Class Christian

The Great Commission is your commission!

"Jesus said to his followers, 'Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone.'" Mark 16:15 (NCV)

You have a choice to make. You will be either a world-class Christian or a worldly Christian.

Worldly Christians look to God primarily for personal fulfillment. They are saved, but self-centered. They love to attend concerts and enrichment seminars, but you would never find them at a missions conference because they aren't interested. Their prayers focus on their own needs, blessings, and happiness. They want to use God for their purposes instead of being used for his purposes.

In contrast, world-class Christians know they were saved to serve and made for a mission. They are eager to receive a personal assignment and excited about the privilege of being used by God. World-class Christians are the only fully alive people on the planet. Their joy, confidence, and enthusiasm are contagious because they know they're making a difference. They wake up each morning expecting God to work through them in fresh ways.

Which type of Christian do you want to be? If you want to be like Jesus, you must have a heart for the whole world. You can't be satisfied with just your family and friends coming to Christ. There are over 6 billion people on Earth, and Jesus wants all his lost children found.

The Great Commission is your commission, and doing your part is the secret to living a life of significance.

- Your Pastor -

Bro. Wilfred

P.S. According Barna Survey, most people would come to Easter Service if some good friend would invite them. Let' fulfill the Great Commission.

Day 37 – Sharing Your Life Message

God has given you a Life Message to share!

"Your lives are echoing the Master's Word … The news of your faith in God is out. We don't even have to say anything anymore – you're the message!" 1 Thessalonians 1:8 (MSG)

When you became a believer, you also became God's messenger. God wants to speak to the world through you. Paul said, "We speak the truth before God, as messengers of God." 2 Corinthians 2:17b(NCV)

You may feel you don't have anything to share, but that's the Devil trying to keep you silent. You have a storehouse of experiences that God wants to use to bring others into his family. The Bible says, "Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony of God in them." 1 John 5:10a (GWT)

Your Life Message has four parts to it:

- Your testimony: the story of how you began a relationship with Jesus

- Your life lessons: the most important lessons God has taught you

- Your godly passions: the issues God shaped that you care about most

- The Good News: the message of salvation

Is anyone going to be in Heaven because of you? Will anyone in Heaven be able to say to you, "I want to thank you. I'm here because you cared enough to share the Good News with me?" Imagine the joy of greeting people in Heaven whom you helped get there. The eternal salvation of a single soul is more important than anything else you will ever achieve in life.

- Your Pastor –

Bro. Wilfred

P.S. Let's bring an unbelieving friend to church this Easter Sunday to fulfill your mission for Jesus who will work with you on that.

Day 36 – Made for a Mission

You were made for a mission!

"In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world." John 17:18 (MSG)

God is at work in the world, and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission. God wants you to have both a ministry in the Body of Christ and a mission in the world. Your life mission is both shared and specific.

Jesus clearly understood his life mission on Earth. At age 12 he said, "I must be about my Father's business," and 21 years later, dying on the cross, he said, "It is finished."  Like bookends, these two statements frame a well-lived, purpose driven life.

If you will commit to fulfilling your mission in life no matter what it costs, you will experience the blessing of God in ways that few people ever experience. There is almost nothing God won't do for the man or woman who is committed to serving the Kingdom of God.

If you want to be used by God, you must care about what God cares about; what he cares about most is the redemption of the people he made. He wants his lost children found! Nothing matters more to God; the Cross proves that.

Always be on the lookout to reach "one more for Jesus" so that when you stand before God one day, you can say, "Mission accomplished!"

- Your Pastor -

Bro. Wilfred

P.S. This Friday and Sunday will be your opportunities to win one more for Jesus by inviting your loved ones or friend to join us.