Recognizing who you are in God, and knowing what your purpose is. Two things that are super important, super provocative, and on the minds of many believers. I'll use two Scriptures to illustrate this point. The first, Romans 12:1-2. The second scripture is Matthew 16:15–23.
Please read both of the Scriptures. The first is the roadmap, the second is an enactment of that roadmap.
Think about this; Peter had been walking with Jesus for around two years by the point of the second scripture. That was him being a living sacrifice. Peter following, learning from, living with, and for Jesus; a living sacrifice.
Having trouble understanding your purpose? Start by being dedicated, committed, and truly following Jesus. And if you still don't hear... Keep serving!!!
Please read both of the Scriptures. The first is the roadmap, the second is an enactment of that roadmap.
The first scripture basically says that in order to know the Will of God for you life, that you must present yourself as a living sacrifice to God. Holy and acceptable to God. We must give it all to God. In today's life we really do not understand complete and total surrender and sacrifice. We barely sacrifice any time to pray, read the Bible, and fellowship with other believers. Here we are told to give it all up. The worry, the hurt, the power, the control... Everything.
Think about this; Peter had been walking with Jesus for around two years by the point of the second scripture. That was him being a living sacrifice. Peter following, learning from, living with, and for Jesus; a living sacrifice.
Peter's constant striving to please Jesus was holy and pleasing to God. Notice that he was not perfect, and that he made mistakes. However, God saw fit to speak through Peter to answer Jesus' question. Peter did not conform to the world when Jesus asked the question, "Who do you say I am?”, but instead he was open to hearing from God the Father. After which, Jesus changed his name from Simon to Peter. This was a transformation, and a renewal of his mind. It was then that Peter understood that his purpose in life was to tell the world who Jesus was. After the living sacrifice. After two years of dedicated living, learning, and communing with Jesus. That is when his purpose was revealed to him. That's not to say that God will reveal your purpose after two years of that sort of dedication... It might come before then, or after then. But, understanding that your purpose is in and with Him is a great place to start.
Having trouble understanding your purpose? Start by being dedicated, committed, and truly following Jesus. And if you still don't hear... Keep serving!!!
We love you, and we are praying for you.
~Pastor Erroyl and Sis. Pinky
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Sis. Pinky’s Prayer
Almighty God,
Maker of all things, we bless your name. Thank you for giving us Jesus as an example of living sacrificially for the Kingdom. Help us to truly give ourselves away so You can use us on this Earth and in turn our purposes will be revealed.
In Jesus' name we pray,
Amen
