God’s Five Purposes for every Believer

Thursday 16 April
READ: Rom. 8:28; Eph. 3:11 MORE LESSONS: Eph. 1:11

There are responsibilities to meet and privileges to enjoy as members of the Church. The responsibilities include:

(I) God wants you to be a member of His family, to have fellowship with Him and with one another. Following Christ is not just a matter of believing, it also involves belonging and living in cordial relationship with one another (I Pet. 1:3; Eph. 2:19).

(ii) God wants you to be a model of His character through discipleship; be like Christ in character (I Pet. 2:21). Maturity is not measured by one's learning but by one's lifestyle.

(iii) God wants you to be a minister of His grace (service or ministry) and to use the gifts, talents and opportunities He gives you to benefit others (I Pet. 4:10; Eph. 2:10).

(iv) God wants you to be a messenger of His love through evangelism (Acts 20:24; II Cor. 5:19-20). In fact, our mission here on earth is to tell others about Christ.

(v) God wants you to be a magnifier of His name in worship (Psa. 34:3). Each of us has a personal responsibility to worship God (Exo. 20:3) and not our job, family, money, property etc. God’s children are to be thankful for these responsibilities and privileges, And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful: Col. 3:15.

Privileges of Believers
Spiritual and emotional benefits accrue from fulfilling the purposes mentioned above. Some of the privileges are:
(I) Worship helps people to focus on God.
(ii) Fellowship helps one to face life’s problems.
(iii) Discipleship helps to fortify one's faith.
(iv) Ministry helps one to find one's talents.
(v) Evangelism helps men fulfil their mission.

You were created for His purpose and may you discover and fulfil God's purpose for your life.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God for a clear vision of your purpose in life.
* Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide your steps to God’s plan for your life.
* Pray that you will not live a wasted life but a God-filled destiny.
** What do you know is God’s definite purpose for your life? How much of your time do you invest in it? Definite purpose is the key to a fruitful life.

PROPHETIC PRAYER
In the name of Jesus, I revoke and turn into blessing, every curse pronouncedupon my life; from now on, I shall be unstoppable.