DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE

DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE Contd.

Rom 8:28-30 MSG
(28) That's why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.

(29) God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him.

(30) After God made that decision of what his children should be like, he followed it up by calling people by name. After he called them by name, he set them on a solid basis with himself. And then, after getting them established, he stayed with them to the end, gloriously completing what he had begun.

More pointers to the discovery of purpose include

4. Burdens and Compassions

What are the problems that stir up your compassion? Your burdens and compassion are clues to your purpose. The problem that infuriates you most is what you are called to solve.

Jdg 6:13-14 KJV

(13) And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.

(14) And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

In Judges Chapter six and verse thirteen, Joshua was heavily burdened about Israel. This is evidenced in his speech and the questions he threw at the angel.

You would have thought the angel would answer his questions directly and give him a thorough explanation about his burdens. But what did the angel say? He simply said ‘Go’ in this thy might…”

Every burden will elicit a ‘Go’ If you have a burden or a compassion, it is an indication of your purpose.

5. Inherent Abilities

Purpose is inside you.

Jer 1:5 AMP

Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I separated and set you apart, consecrating you; [and] I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.

Your purpose is in you. Check out what flows in you naturally. If you are woken up in the night, what will you do without stress? What is it that people consider as work, but you see as fun because you find it easy to do? It is a sure indication to the discovery or your purpose.

You will discover your purpose in Jesus name.

Message preached at Global Harvest Church, Lagos by Victor Adeyemi

Worship with Global Harvest Church at NECA House, Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Way, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja

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3. PURPOSE IS MULTIPLE

     3.   PURPOSE IS MULTIPLE

 (In 7 Things You Need to Know About Purpose)

The sun warms and also dries. Moses was a warrior, a leader and a priest. David was a king, priest and prophet.

You will often find yourself in different roles at different seasons of your life. It is important to find out the progressive plan of God for your life and align with it.

    4.   PURPOSE IS INTER-DEPENDENT

Purpose is interdependent. No purpose exists by itself.  It is not God’s will to be dependent on people. God does not want anybody to be dependent on others. Being independent is also not scriptural.  God said man should not be alone.

God wants you to be a complete single. Your life should not be half developed. Be whole, be complete and be matured. When you are not whole, you have unrealistic expectations. Unrealistic expectations cause the major problems found marriage.

Every human being has his limit, so don’t look for anyone to crash on. God’s plan is not dependence or independence but inter-dependence. We are all created with gifts and unique talents. When we make use of our unique talents, it makes us inter-dependent.

Nourishment of the body is a function that is inter-connected. The moon, earth and sun are interdependent. Purpose cannot be fulfilled in isolation.

Even God needs people to fulfill his purpose. God’s purpose is to love, but he needed people to love. In order to fulfill His purpose, he created man. You are vital part of this generation.

In scriptures, the man that did not trade with what he had was called wicked. It is wickedness not to fulfill your purpose. You must play your part. Make up your mind.

To be continued.

Message preached at Global Harvest Church, Lagos by Victor Adeyemi

Worship with Global Harvest Church at NECA House, Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Way, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja

Sundays: 9.00am

Wednesdays: 6.00pm

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PRINCIPLES OF PURPOSE Part 2

7     PRINCIPLES OF PURPOSE Part 2

4. WHERE PURPOSE IS NOT KNOWN, ABUSE IS INEVITABLE

When purpose of a thing is not known, you will abuse it. If you don’t know the purpose of a spouse, you will abuse him. The man must provide and the wife should support. Responsibility is the ability to respond.  If you don’t know the purpose of children, you will abuse them. 

You only spank children when authority is contested. Make it clear to them, when you are correcting them, and don’t beat in anger. Find out the purpose of everything and everybody in your life. Simon the sorcerer did not know the purpose of laying on of hands. He wanted to abuse it. The purpose of the anointing is service. 

5. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE PURPOSE OF A THING,

NEVER ASK A THING

The purpose of a thing is in the mind of the manufacturer. Your purpose is in the mind of God. Ask God, don’t ask man.

6. PURPOSE IS ONLY FOUND IN THE MIND OF THE CREATOR

You need salvation to know purpose. The word of God reveals his purpose. God’s purposes for us are to worship, evangelize, grow up, serve God and fellowship. As you study God’s word, it will shape your conviction and show you what you are created to be. The Spirit of God reveals purpose.

7. PURPOSE IS THE KEY TO FULFILMENT

Solomon tried several things, and had 1000 women in his harem, but still said all was vanity. He tried drinks too. He got all that made for pleasure but could not find satisfaction. Human satisfaction is locked up in purpose. If you are on a journey of purpose, there will be supply

To be continued.

Message preached at Global Harvest Church, Lagos by Victor Adeyemi

Worship with Global Harvest Church at NECA House, Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Way, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja

Sundays: 9.00am

Wednesdays: 6.00pm

For a complete Audio CD of this message, call Pst Seun - 08034239507

7 PRINCIPLES OF PURPOSE Part 2

      7 PRINCIPLES OF PURPOSE Part 2

      2.  EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS A PURPOSE

You may be ignorant of God’s purpose, but it does not negate the purpose. Every creature of God has a purpose. Even plants and animals exist for a purpose. Plants and animals balance themselves in the ecosystem. They need one another. The ozone layer has a purpose.

Your life did not just happen. Don’t feel worthless. You are a person

PRINCIPLES OF PURPOSE Part 1

PRINCIPLES OF PURPOSE Part 1

Principles are laws that cannot be broken. You cannot go against laws. It is consistent and we all have to respect it.

     1.   GOD IS A GOD OF PURPOSE

 (In Principles of Purpose)

Principles are laws that cannot be broken. You cannot go against laws. It is consistent and we all have to respect it.

God is not a God of happenstance. There is a reason behind all he