Rev Bill

Purpose 5 in Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life is:

You Were Made For A Mission

Warren begins the discussion of this purpose with day 36 — Made For A Mission. Beginning with the sentence: You were made for a mission Warren emphasizes the truth that God is at work in the world, and wants His people to join Him.

Your mission in the world is important.
Why is it important?

1. Your mission is a continuation of Jesus’ mission on earth.
Warren reminds us that Matthew 28:19-20:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

is called “The Great Commission” and not “The Great Suggestions”. In other words, to not be a part of the mission of God that Jesus gives us would be disobedience on our part.

2. Your mission is a wonderful privilege.
It is an awesome responsibility, but it is also the greatest privilege there is.

3. Telling others about how they can have eternal life is the greatest thing you can do for them.
You know the greatest news of all time. If you fail to share it you are not helping others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus.

4. Your mission has eternal significance.
You need to commit yourself to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. You can start doing this where you are.

5. Your mission gives your life meaning.
Your mission is the meaning and purpose for your life. If you fail to commit yourself to it, you have wasted the gifts God gave you to for accomplishing your mission.

6. God’s timetable for history’s conclusion is connected to your completion of your mission.
While we do not know when Jesus will return, we do know that Jesus will not return all that are supposed to hear the good news of salvation have an opportunity to do so.

You are made to join God in His ministry to the world. Use what God has given you to reach out to others with His love.

Lord God, You have created me and gifted me for Your mission in the world. Let me use what You have given me to do Your work and will in the world.In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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