wednesday 17

FIND OUT GOD’S PURPOSE

For we are God’s [own] handiwork
(His workmanship), recreated
in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that
we may do those good works
which God predestined (planned
beforehand) for us [taking paths
which He prepared ahead of time],
that we should walk in them...
(Ephesians 2:10 AMPC).

A s one who’s born again, your life has been

so excellently planned out and preordained
by God. All He wants is that you follow the blueprint.
For instance, marriage or bearing children, though
of natural desire and blessing from God, are not
necessarily God’s specific plan for everyone (Matthew
19:10-12; Isaiah 56:4; 1 Corinthians 7:1-40). Also,
preaching the Gospel everywhere is Christ’s general
instruction to all Christians, but He has specific plans
and can forbid you from doing so at certain places or
times (Acts 16:6-10).
Some people have given birth to children that
probably should never have been born. You may
find this surprising, but if you study the Scriptures
well enough, you’d understand. Someone might ask,
“Doesn’t the Bible say that children are the heritage of
the Lord?” That’s part of the reasons you must find out
from Him if the one you’re bringing forth is from Him.
Some couples never asked God, “Are we supposed
to have children?” They think once they marry, they
must have children. Marriage isn’t necessarily for
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having children; that’s why it’s wise to pray and ask
the Lord.
A lady had three children, but before they’d grow
to be fifteen years, they died. You might wonder why
God would allow her go through such an ordeal. But
the question you’re not asking is, “Were those children
supposed to have come in the first place?” We must
learn, through the Spirit and the Word, the plan and
purpose of God for our lives and how to walk therein.
There’re things that many people go ahead to do
in life even though they aren’t part of God’s agenda
for them. They want to live their lives for the joy of
other people; they want certain jobs, professions or
positions because others are pressuring them to. As in
all things, God wants to guide you. Don’t think He’ll be
mute if you ask Him; you’ll be amazed how fast and
clearly He’ll speak to you and give you the guidance
you need.
Never find yourself always insisting on what you
want; ask God. You can be as happy as ever, fulfilling
God’s purpose for your life. That’s the most important
thing—discovering your purpose and fulfilling it.

PRAYER
Dear Father, bringing you glory and expressing your
righteousness is my number one passion, pursuit, and
purpose every day. I’m filled with the knowledge of
your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
pleasing you in all things, and doing the good works
which you’ve prearranged for me ahead of time, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 10:7; Acts 26:16; Colossians 4:17

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Philippians 4:1-7 & Jeremiah 2

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