In continuing my journey through The Purpose Driven Life we are coming to the end of the book and are now finishing up Chapter 37. In this chapter I learned a lot how God can use the things we have gone through in life for His glory and His honor. Being a believer does not mean that we live with no problems – because the same rain that falls on the unjust falls on the just. The most important thing we know is that we don’t go through anything without the Lord going with us. My favorite verse is found in Isaiah 41:10 – where God says “Don’t be afraid, I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
As believers we all have gifts of the spirit. Our passions will be in these areas. It is important to listen to where God is leading us. In a blog I read, I have seen where God is laying a certain area of ministry on someones heart. Whether or not she will go that direction or not will be up to the decesion she makes regarding this passion she has. We reach others in the world when they see what our passions are.
To finish out this particular chapter we must not forget that we as believers need is to be faithful in giving out the gospel of Jesus Christ. The five purposes for our life on earth have been outlined in this book. “He made you to be a member of His family; a model of His character; a magnifier of His glory; a minister of His grace; and a messenger of His Good News to others. Spreading the Good News is so important; you only have a short time to share your life message and fulfill your mission.”
The next two chapters discuss: Balancing Your Life and Living with Purpose. I hope you will join in study. Please feel free to leave any comments.
