As you guys have notice I forward some of Dr. Charles Stanley's Daily Devotions on my Google Blog spot from time to time. Today is another one from earlier this month. So I'll copy and paste a recent daily devotional and then give my closing comments at the end of this blog. Besides, we are laborers together with God.
What Is Your True Purpose 1 Samuel 16:6-13
What do you live for each day? A pay raise? Retirement? Then perhaps you've discovered the reality that basing aspirations on getting ahead in this world typically ends in disappointment. People with a misguided sense of direction often wonder why they feel unfulfilled. Maybe you've already realized a goal of saving for the future or moving up the corporate ladder. You give to charity and volunteer at church, but somehow still feel a sense of insignificance or aimlessness. If so, there is a truth you need to hear: God gives each of us life for a very specific reason: to serve Him. Nobody finds inner peace without reconciling this fact. Our society teaches us that pleasure, prosperity, position, and popularity will make us happy--but living in the service of self always leaves an emptiness no earthly reward can fill.
Besides, worldly philosophy won't stand the test of time. Few of us are going to live even 100 years. So whatever we'll become in this life, we're in the process of becoming that right now. Consider David: he was anointed king long before actually assuming the role (1 Sam. 16:12). He spent many years serving the purpose of God in insignificant places while developing into a great man. As his story shows, discovering God's purpose for your life is the surest path to success.
Our heavenly Father's purpose for our lives comes from His heart of love--which is perfect. None of us can foretell the great things He has in store for us, but we can trust His plan completely. Surrender to Him today and say, "Not my will, Lord, but Yours be done."
Dear Friend, there's nothing like the peaceful success in serving God. It is very satisfying and honorable. But one has to be saved first, born-again. For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13 The way it goes is be saved, be called and serve Him. There's call to salvation and a call to serve. God works in many ways at many times. Become a child of God, born into his family and most definitely YOU will hear the call and want to serve HIM.
God Bless neighbor,
Rev. Daniel Samples
revdansam@gmail.com
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