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How to Serve the Purpose of God

January 29, 2016

For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay. Acts 13:36

1. RUN TO GOD. God gives equipment to you to enable you to serve His purpose in your generation. King David’s life was not perfect; it was a mixture of noble deeds stained with terrible sins. But he knew where his help came from and he continually ran back to the Lord (Psalm 121:2).

My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2

2. STAY FAITHFUL. David was faithful to tend his father’s sheep, and it was preparing him for greater Kingdom purposes (1 Samuel 16-17). Don’t underestimate the value of where you’re positioned right now—draw close to God, settle your heart, and keep on obeying Him in the daily grind.

3. RECOGNIZE YOUR MOMENT. The goal isn’t to try to mimic all of David’s actions, but rather to get hold of the God of David. You’ve been given this lifespan to serve God and impact your generation. If you make mistakes, then repent, get right back up, and press into the purposes of God. Keep your heart tender before the Lord and from it will flow springs of life to nations, neighborhoods, and individuals who need Jesus (Proverbs 4:23).

God bless you!
Pastor Jeff

DAILY CONFESSION
I seek the Lord, and He answers me and delivers me from all my fears (Psalm 34:4). In Jesus’ Name I’m going into this year less negative and more on fire than I’ve ever been. For I am His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that I would walk in them (Ephesians 2:10).

pur·pose, noun
The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal.

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