Mark 1.38
But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.”
--> Jesus was a man of purpose, a man of focus, completely focused on his God given purpose. Everything he did was in line with and for the fulfilment of his purpose. He never did anything that was against his purpose or wasn't contributing to his purpose. His purpose coloured everything he said and did in his lifetime.
Jesus said to Martha that she was troubled and worried about many things but only one thing is needed and Mary has chosen the good part and it won't be taken from her. We need to be people of one thing. We must be totally and completely focused on our God given purpose. We must never allow Gods purpose to be replaced by 'where I get the maximum money' or 'where I get the most attention' or 'where I am the most comfortable'. Proverbs says many are the plans in a mans heart but its the Lords purpose that will prevail. As you discover your God given purpose and indulge in fulfilling it, you will be disciplined and self controlled. Purpose makes you a disciplined person. You are careful where you go, what you talk, to whom you talk, what friends you have, how you use your time, what shows you watch. Purpose makes you a very focused person. It makes you a very disciplined person.
Paul said walk worthy of the calling you have received. We can easily do so by looking to Jesus, our standard and by the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. Choose purpose over popularity and publicity. Choose purpose over majority. Choose purpose over money. Choose purpose over the comforts of life. Your God given purpose, your vision will elevate to a higher life, a disciplined life, a glorious life that will bless humanity and bring glory and honour to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Shalom
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