Deeper Purpose
“ 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” —Colossians 2:6-7
“ 31 His disciples urged him, ‘Rabbi, eat something.’ 32 But he said to them, ‘I have food to eat that you know nothing about.’ 33 Then his disciples said to each other, ‘Could someone have brought him food?’ 34 ‘My food,’ said Jesus, ‘is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.’” —John 4:31-34
“ 38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.” —John 6:38
Guiding Principle Number One: Jesus had a definitive goal in life.
“ 23 The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified… 27 my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour?’ No, it was for this very reason I came…” —John 12:23, 27
Our purpose is to make it to heaven and to take as many people with us as we can.
Guiding Principle Number Two: Jesus knew that he would never reach the goal unless he took some risks.
“ 6 Without faith it is impossible to please God.” —Hebrews 11:6
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
Guiding Principle Number Three: Jesus knew ultimate victory belongs to God.
“ 6 Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!” —Revelation 19:6
When you understand that ultimate victory belongs to God, then you discover a newfound freedom in life to live fearlessly and boldly for the Lord.