3rd January 2025

Alex Buabeng-Korsah

Theme: LIVING PURPOSEFULLY  

THEME SCRIPTURE: “See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass.” Exodus 31:2-4

PREPARATORY QUESTIONS:

1. What is purpose?

2. What is your purpose in this life?

3. Why must we live purposefully?

 When God gave Moses instructions and patterns for the building of the tabernacle of God in the wilderness, He also gave him resources and skilled men to help him. In the wilderness, there were no skilled goldsmiths, silversmiths, or blacksmiths to mold the metalworks. God solved that problem easily for Moses. He [God] downloaded that skill into Bezaleel, the son of Uri and the grandson of Hur, to be the goldsmith and silversmith Moses needed.

Precious One, where there is God’s purpose, there will always be God’s provision.

 When God needed Moses to go to Egypt to rescue the children of Israel, he gave so many excuses (Exodus 4:1). Moses said, “I don’t know how to talk” (Exodus 4:10). God gave him Aaron (his senior brother) to be his spokesperson (Exodus 4:14-15). He also felt inadequate and intimidated, having to contend with Pharaoh (Exodus 3:11). God solved this problem for him. He turned his shepherd’s rod into the rod of God (Exodus 4:20). Whatever excuse Moses had, God was ready to provide a solution for it. God will pay any price and provide the required resources to achieve His purpose, including your security, sustenance, and well-being.

You know, one thing that is very difficult for God to do is to cater to our requests when we are out of sync with His purpose. If He does cater to all our requests, we will become comfortable and continue to remain out of sync with His purpose for our lives.

What are you looking for in this life? Seek and pursue first, God’s purpose for your life (because it will advance the kingdom of God and its righteousness on earth) and all these [things you are looking for] shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). Are you wondering, "What is my purpose, and how can I discover it?"

You see, the place of fulfilment is guaranteed by the place of purpose. The place of purpose is guaranteed by the place of provision.

If you find your true purpose, you have found your path to true fulfilment. However, what God has placed into your hands is proof of what He has called you to do. With Moses, it was a shepherd's rod, not knowing God had called him to shepherd His people through the wilderness. David, the shepherd boy, had the sling in his hand. God used him as Israel's shepherd and deliverer. Precious One, "what is in your hands?"

This year, resolve to live purposefully; declare that your life is meaningful by reason of God's purpose. From today going forward, you are finding and fulfilling God’s purpose for your life daily, as He supplies all your needs according to His riches in glory. Hallelujah!

FURTHER READING:  Exodus 4:1-17; Exodus 3:1-14

Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD

1. Does this mean that if I serve God’s purpose for my life, He will be responsible for what I want?

2. How can I know God’s purpose for my life at all times?

CONFESSION

Precious Lord, thank you for the revelation of Your word. I affirm that before I was born, You designed my destiny, ordaining that I would fulfill the plans and purposes of God. I have become God’s poetry, a recreated person fulfilling the destiny He has given because I am joined to Jesus. Glory to God.

One-Year Bible Reading Plan

Genesis 5; Genesis 6; Psalm 6; Psalm 7; Psalm 8; Matthew 5