How can we ensure we are fulfilling God's purpose in our lives today? Seeing Your Life Through 1 Chronicles 28:10 “Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” What This Verse Reveals About Purpose • Consider now – pause, think seriously, refuse to drift. • The LORD has chosen you – purpose originates in God’s sovereign choice, not in chance or self-invention. • To build – purpose always involves concrete work that blesses others and honors God. • Be strong – purpose requires courage, discipline, and perseverance. • Do it – obedience must move from intention to action. Four Daily Commitments That Keep Us on Track 1. Think Intentionally – Schedule regular “consider now” moments; evaluate how your activities line up with God’s revealed will. – Psalm 90:12: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Ask: Am I investing my time in things that have eternal value? 2. Listen to God’s Word First – Let Scripture define the assignment. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17: God’s Word equips “for every good work.” – Romans 12:1-2: Transformation begins by renewing the mind, not by copying the world. 3. Act Courageously – Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s obedience in spite of it. – Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and courageous… the LORD your God is with you.” – Refuse paralysis by analysis; start with what you know to do today. 4. Persevere Faithfully – Galatians 6:9: “Let us not grow weary in doing good.” – Hebrews 10:36: Endurance is needed to receive what God has promised. – Small, hidden faithfulness builds the “house” one stone at a time. Practical Checks for Staying Aligned • Word Check – Are my plans anchored in clear biblical principles? • Motive Check – Am I seeking God’s glory or personal applause? (Colossians 3:23-24) • Body Check – Am I honoring God with healthy rhythms of rest, work, and worship? • Community Check – Are trusted believers confirming and sharpening my sense of direction? (Proverbs 15:22) Encouragement From Related Passages • Ephesians 2:10 – You are “created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance.” • Philippians 2:13 – God works in you “to will and to act” according to His purpose. • James 1:22 – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” • 2 Timothy 2:20-21 – A cleansed vessel is ready for the Master’s use. A Closing Reminder God never issues a command without supplying the grace to obey it. So, consider now. Recognize you’re chosen. Be strong. And do it. |
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