Did you know that Moses was 80 years old when God asked him to go to Egypt and tell the Pharaoh "Let my people go" and get the Jews out of slavery to the promised land?
Moses tried to get his way out of this task. He made excuses, and at that age he probably had many things to do which he had been putting off for years; like clearing the garage of unwanted things that accumulated there, fix that creaky gate in the back garden, and umpteen other things that his wife had been adding to the retirement list. But eventually, he agreed and took on God's task for him. He said, "Here I am, Lord!"
You would be surprised how many people there are who go through their earthly existence without a real purpose in life. They live from day to day doing day to day things day after day without ever stopping and wondering why they are here. Their lives can be summed up as being born, living and then dying. True, in between they may do hard work, raise a family, achieve something important in an earthly kind of way; but is that all they are? A meaningless cog in the environmental cycle of life?
I don't believe so. I believe that God has given each one of us a purpose in life. We are not meant to just exist and then move on to eternal life. Each one has a God-given mission in life. For some it may be monumental as in the case of Moses. For others it might be just to set a good Christian example that makes others want what we have, and to follow our example in life.
We never know who is watching us in life and learning from us something to emulate, or to avoid at all costs. Our very behaviour may well be our purpose in life. A kindness to someone, an encouragement, a listening sympathetic ear, or a good word proclaiming God in our lives.
Whether we are as old as Moses was at 80, or whatever age we are, it is never too late to ask God, "What is my mission for you?" If we ask this in all honesty then God will tell us what He wants from us.
Let us just ask God in prayer, "Here I am, Lord. What do you want me to do?"
...if there were Three Wise Women they would have asked directions and arrived on time, helped to deliver the baby, bought practical gifts, cleaned the stable. made a casserole and there would be PEACE ON EARTH!
ReplyDeleteTHREE wise women? Wisdom does not come in threes; it is very rare in men as well as women. If there were three creatures, a man, a woman and a dog; which one do you think would be the wise one?
DeleteGod bless, Tom
Thank you so much for this post, Victor. I feel as if you're speaking directly to me ... I'm listening. And praying.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased this post has been of help, Mevely. Praying for you.
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Thank-you Victor for an inspiring post, what a task Moss's took on but so thankful he did.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how many people do not give God a thought until it may be too late.
Yes it is true many men will not aske for directions, I am married to one, I am thankful for the use of GPS now even that can lead us down the wrong road, sometimes it gives bad directions, like the devil gives bad directions to many.
I hope this week finds you healthy happy and enjoying the life God has Blessed you with.
Catherine❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
Yes, Moses took on a monumental task at the age of 80.
DeleteAs for me, I have difficulties with GPS; especially when the lady in the GPS says turn left and the one sitting next to me says turn right. Why can't women make their minds up and just drive by instinct like men do?
God bless, Catherine. Best wishes always.
Here I am, Lord. Use me!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Victor!
Amen Martha.
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I contemplate my purpose daily. I just hope to make God proud.
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Well said, Regine. God bless.
DeleteGood blog post (as always, Victor). My purpose (s) has/have been to love and be faithful to husband, children and extended family. Beyond that my purpose has been to be an encourager because there are so many out there who need that emotional support.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Barbara; there are so many people that we meet in life who need emotional and practical support. That is our mission in life as commanded by our Lord.
DeleteGod bless always.
That's something I always think about. You never know who is watching and learning something from your behavior and actions.
ReplyDeleteWhatever we do, we are an example to others; whether they copy us or not.
DeleteGod bless, Bill.
... to be kind and help others.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Good suggestion, Jan. God bless always.
DeleteTo love God and glorify Him in all I do. Try to be a light in the dark world.
ReplyDeleteAmen K. God bless.
DeleteMy purpose in life? Does being a warning to others count?
ReplyDeleteYes it does; depending on what you mean.
DeleteGod bless, CM.
We all have a mission.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.