Numbers 4-5; 1 Thessalonians 4
There is something to having purpose and carrying it out wholeheartedly that causes great joy in life. Having purpose in doing the Lord's work is an even deeper form of joy that can only come from Him. As we read today, purpose and obedience to God's calling on your life has great benefits.
As we continue to read how God organized the people in Numbers, we begin to see how they moved forward as one to carry out the work God put before them. Their lives centered around Him and the were careful to do the work God called them to do. There is a little foreshadowing here to the church today. God has placed skills, gifts, talents, passions and experiences in our lives to carry out His work. Are you merely a spectator in the church, or are you a team player in moving the body forward?
Coming from someone who works in the church, I can tell you right now that no job is too small. There are pieces, big and small, that come together to do work God lays before us. Simply shaking a hand on a Sunday morning can ripple great first impressions across a person's heart as to this whole "church thing". Don't overlook your purpose and calling within the church. If you are a Christ-follower, there is a role you need to be in.
Purpose also combats sin and temptation. I firmly believe that if we are truly focused on Christ and the roles He's put us in, we will combat the temptations in our lives with more conviction. We will still stumble, but getting back up will be easier if we know Who we're running to. The church in Thessalonica had Paul worried as he feared they would be tempted by what was around them. However, he learned differently when Timothy reported back, and he was full of joy. Not only were the people thriving against temptation, but they were thriving in their purpose in being the church.
Discovering our purpose in God's plan is huge. Not only does it help you combat temptations in your life, but you gain an immense amount of joy in all circumstances. Serving Christ through the church is a calling if you are a Christ-follower, as we see foreshadowed in Numbers and carried out in Paul's letters. Are you serving in the church, or are you merely a spectator? Allow the gifts, talents, skills, and experiences that God has placed in your life to serve Him.
Discovering our purpose in God's plan is huge. Not only does it help you combat temptations in your life, but you gain an immense amount of joy in all circumstances. Serving Christ through the church is a calling if you are a Christ-follower, as we see foreshadowed in Numbers and carried out in Paul's letters. Are you serving in the church, or are you merely a spectator? Allow the gifts, talents, skills, and experiences that God has placed in your life to serve Him.
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