Friday, October 8, 2010
Read Romans 8:28
By Jason Wade
Pastor Vodie Baucham said: “If you don’t know the purpose of a thing, you’ll abuse it.” So, we need to know the purpose of this life so we won’t abuse it. In the movie Facing the Giants, the coach asks the team: “What are we doing?” Basically, he was asking: “What’s our purpose?” Webster’s Dictionary defines purpose as: a result which it is desired to obtain; willpower.
The coach of a football team knows that it takes sacrifice to win. So, the purpose of that team should be based on sacrifice. Webster’s Dictionary defines sacrifice as: the act of depriving oneself of something for the sake of attaining some goal or for the sake of someone else. That means hard work, time, physical exertion, and self-sacrifice must happen if the team wants to win.
The Church’s purpose is also based on sacrifice. Jesus Christ gave His life. He died for us, but ultimately for God’s glory. That means hard work, time, physical exertion, and self-sacrifice must happen if the Church wants to win. It’s not going to be easy. But, if it’s hard, it becomes valuable to you. If you sacrifice and work hard for something, then it means something to you. Our purpose must be more than just winning. It must be based on the sacrifice of Christ and bring glory and honor to the Father.
Applying the Truth as an Individual
Is there anything in your life that needs to be sacrificed for God’s glory?
Are you willing to make that sacrifice?
Applying the Truth as a Church
What is PVBC’s purpose?
Is PVBC honoring the Lord Jesus’ sacrifice by living out that purpose?
This scripture passage was the children's (and mine) memory verse for the week. Thanks for the devotional. Nichole
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