More Than Sunday: Kingdom Significance
What’s my purpose?
This question has plagued mankind throughout history. Many of us are searching for our purpose in life when in reality, truly knowing God's ever-working plan for our lives comes about when we experience a turning point in our walk with Christ. The Sunday sermon (11/03) gave us great encouragement regarding our significance in the Kingdom of God, which is directly tied to our "purpose.”
We all want to be remembered or even revered as someone who is important or has done something amazing. Fox reminded us that we are not spectacular, but we can be significant. If we tap into what God is doing, we can be a part of something greater than what we could ever desire, and what we contribute to God’s plan is significant—but it is not the end-all-be-all.
“Your contribution is significant, but not ultimate.”
Significance in the world, our “purpose” we are always searching for, is such a tiresome race. Striving to always be seen, heard, and respected is a task no one should take on and is built on selfish motives. We end up adding too much to our plate and rushing against man's clock. It's all about us and about what we can do, but Kingdom significance is built on wisdom, humility, and faithfulness. This is the turning point: When we embrace humility and gain wisdom to become faithful we will experience something different in our walk with Christ that will align us with His work in His time.
This is where freedom lives—no longer losing heart by a man’s timetable. Rather, we can take heart in Psalm 90:12 which tells us to number our days so that we may gain wisdom. Numbered days remind us that we are not ultimate. In that wisdom, we can align our vision with God’s and use the time we have to make great impact. That's true purpose—being in step with what His ultimate plan is and participating in it. You do not have to regret wasted time instead repent and press on. God doesn’t work through regret, He works through repentance. And no longer do you have to figure out your purpose, jump into His plan!
Father, help us to realize that we are significant in your eyes. We matter, but we are not the Savior. Jesus is the only name that brings life and true riches. We repent for chasing empty dreams and want to follow You and be helping hands for what You’re building in Your Kingdom. Amen.
This question has plagued mankind throughout history. Many of us are searching for our purpose in life when in reality, truly knowing God's ever-working plan for our lives comes about when we experience a turning point in our walk with Christ. The Sunday sermon (11/03) gave us great encouragement regarding our significance in the Kingdom of God, which is directly tied to our "purpose.”
We all want to be remembered or even revered as someone who is important or has done something amazing. Fox reminded us that we are not spectacular, but we can be significant. If we tap into what God is doing, we can be a part of something greater than what we could ever desire, and what we contribute to God’s plan is significant—but it is not the end-all-be-all.
“Your contribution is significant, but not ultimate.”
Significance in the world, our “purpose” we are always searching for, is such a tiresome race. Striving to always be seen, heard, and respected is a task no one should take on and is built on selfish motives. We end up adding too much to our plate and rushing against man's clock. It's all about us and about what we can do, but Kingdom significance is built on wisdom, humility, and faithfulness. This is the turning point: When we embrace humility and gain wisdom to become faithful we will experience something different in our walk with Christ that will align us with His work in His time.
This is where freedom lives—no longer losing heart by a man’s timetable. Rather, we can take heart in Psalm 90:12 which tells us to number our days so that we may gain wisdom. Numbered days remind us that we are not ultimate. In that wisdom, we can align our vision with God’s and use the time we have to make great impact. That's true purpose—being in step with what His ultimate plan is and participating in it. You do not have to regret wasted time instead repent and press on. God doesn’t work through regret, He works through repentance. And no longer do you have to figure out your purpose, jump into His plan!
Father, help us to realize that we are significant in your eyes. We matter, but we are not the Savior. Jesus is the only name that brings life and true riches. We repent for chasing empty dreams and want to follow You and be helping hands for what You’re building in Your Kingdom. Amen.
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So good! Thank you for sharing Caleb
That prayer.
It’s the prayer for me too!