We had a brilliant meeting tonight with Pastor Peter Tsukahira where he spoke on “Purpose”, in particular God’s original purpose for Israel and God’s purpose for our individual lives. It was a fresh insight into Israel’s destiny and purpose, and her unique calling as God’s representative to the world. It started with the Abrahamic convenant and through the ages, this is Israel’s role – to introduce God to the world and cause the nations to come to his light. This is where Rom 11:29 applies, the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable. To the degree that Israel walks in her purpose, to that degree she will prosper.
As for the rest of us, God has a specific purpose for our lives too and we will never be satisfied or experience the fullness of life till we live our lives fulfiling that purpose. We can know God’s purpose and live in such a way to fulfil it. The question is – do we want to? Do we want to break away from the average and mediocre and live that “with-God” life? Do we want to break away from the routine and familiar and attempt the “new”? I’ve been particularly challenged with this tagline from Emirates – when was the last time that you have done something for the first time? It is about time for the “first time” now.
