Reason For It All

Yesterday I referenced how Jesus was living on purpose long before He started His ministry. Jesus made a point to visit the temple to talk with the rabbis and priests and learn the Scriptures. He was such an astute student that He amazed His teachers! (Luke 2:47)

Jesus also studied His teachers. He recognized where they were making mistakes and mistreating God's Word. He realized how their lives were not lining up with what they were preaching to the people. And when His turn came to instruct, Jesus made sure that the same could not be said of Him. He was also able to use His wisdom to skillfully combat their criticism when the Pharisees and Sadducees came to stop His ministry.

The ordinary things of life also were impactful to Jesus' ministry. He took note of the farmer, the shepherd, and the fisherman as He grew up. He watched how they went about their work, and He was able to use that knowledge to reach thousands of farmers, shepherds, and fishermen when He began to preach.

You may be on your way to your ultimate moment of destiny. Yet, right now there are things going on that are still relevant to your mission. Every circumstance and every instance is an opportunity for you to learn, grow, and sharpen your purpose.

God leads you down certain paths for His reasons. You're not experiencing what you are for nothing. Begin to ask the Lord to show you how to link your current place with your future promise. Don't just allow life to wash over you. Recognize there is a purpose in it all.

Verse of the Day: The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23