Good morning, Champion. What’s the purpose of your life? Acts 13:36-37 (NIV)
For when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed. But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. There can be no greater testimonial to a life well lived than this statement found in the book of Acts. Our days are like currency, precious coins kept in the purse of our existence. Our days, as with natural wealth, can be numbered in amount, though no man knows the amount each of us have left but God. When the coins (days) of our life are spent they are gone, and there are no refunds. This sobering thought should motivate us to live with cause and passion. What is important is not to fear them being spent, but rather make sure we are investing each one of them wisely. When they are spent it is what was purchased or accomplished with them that determines their worth or success. This should motivate us all to spend our days well. Believers should not fear death because Christ has beaten it. Rather, death should inspire us to live our lives well and on purpose.
Many people spend their lives on purposes that have no benefit to anyone outside of themselves, that carry no eternal significance or reward. In this life they may have much, but in the life to come they could find themselves bankrupt. Mark 8:36
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? As followers of Jesus we have chosen something far better than living for riches – we have chosen to spend the currency of our days, as David did, for the purposes of God. As we do this daily we release the kingdom of God, changing people’s lives for the better and, at the same time, we get to live a life worth living. Live on purpose – don’t drift through life, like a boat on the ocean without a rudder, but walk with bold steps of divine purpose today. Live for Jesus and the advancement of His kingdom on the earth. Live on purpose today, Champion. Andy Subscribe today FREE! If you've been sent this e-mail by a friend, and enjoyed having a fresh, inspiring thought delivered to your Inbox, then we'd love for you to subscribe to Breakfast of Champions so that you can receive it every morning.
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