Why are you here? That’s one question anyone that must achieve the God kind of success must answer. God has a specific purpose for sending you to the earth and it is your responsibility to identify it and fulfil it. Many believers agree with this, but they keep asking the question: How do I identify my purpose? How do I know what role I’m to play on earth?
The first point I will like to share is – get into the game. You may be wondering what game I’m referring to; Is it football, tennis, basketball or what? Although the game is not any of these, we can draw some lessons from the game of football. I used to be a defensive midfielder in a local football club that was in my neighbourhood during my teenage years. But to be sincere, I did not desire to play this defensive midfield position. I loved the ecstasy of scoring goals and kept assuming I was a good striker, and deserved the No. 9 shirt. But anywhere I have ever played, the coaches had a way of sending me back to my rightful midfield place.
How did the best players in the world finally settle for the field positions they currently play? They got into the field and kept on playing. They did not discover it by sitting at home and analyzing football. They were in the game. Which ‘game’ do you need to get into to discover your role in life?
You need to (be born again and) start living the kingdom life! You have to stop sitting on the fence and start exercising on the field. Believe that Jesus Christ paid the price for yourredemption by dying on the cross and live like you truly believe it. I like the way Billy Graham puts it “when we live apart from God, our lives get out of tune”. You need to be in tune.
Jesus Christ gave us the password – “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33. Getting into God’s kingdom and living by the kingdom principles puts you in a position to identify your purpose. Just like you do not get into the football field and try to play by the rules of basketball, it is important you live by the rules of the kingdom. (Galatians 6:15-16)
Are you currently living your life based on the standard of God’s word?
We will continue next week.
– tope aladenusi
