I wrote quickly and with purpose. In my 15 year old mind there was no way my Big B [my nickname for the youngest of my older brothers] wasn’t coming home for Christmas. He had never missed being home for Christmas. So, I sat down and wrote a very firm but gracious letter to his commanding officer aboard the U.S.S. Harry E. Yarnell.
But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.
2 Timothy 1:8b-9a.
God had a purpose. He sent His only Son. Jesus had a purpose. He hung on a cross to forgive you and me of all our sin. Holy Spirit has a purpose. To take up residence in the heart of every person who proclaims Jesus as Lord and Savior and continually guide them toward Christ-like behavior.
You and I have a purpose. To live a holy life. This holy life we are called to live isn’t because of anything we have done by ourself. We live a holy life because of Jesus purpose and His grace. We live a holy life with the ever present help of Holy Spirit. We live a holy life by staying tethered to Jesus consistently. By reading and studying His word, through prayer and in praise and worship of Him.
Jesus gives our life purpose and in that purpose we find meaning for the direction of our life. Along with Christ’s purpose we have His grace, which was given to us before the beginning of time. How amazing is it that grace was ours before the beginning of time simply waiting for us to choose and accept?!
Jesus fulfilled His earthly purpose and destroyed death and brought life and immortality illuminated by the truth of the gospel. Because of this we can live here and now unafraid of death and know we will live an indestructible life of immortality with Him in eternity! Good News indeed.
I must have written an extremely persuasive letter or his commanding officer had a heart for a teen girl who desperately missed her brother. My brother was home for Christmas that year.
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Amen! We were placed here for a purpose.
Yes! 🙂
Thank you for sharing our calling. °°🐬(((💦
To God be the glory!!
Everywhere! His glory in heaven on earth and the seas! °🐬~💦
°°🐳~~ Forever!
and EVER!
Indeed God does give us purpose! Lovely post.😊
Praise God! Thank you for stopping by. 🥰
Amen indeed! ALL of us have a purpose that God has given us to fulfill on this earth. Sadly the enemy has blinded so many about this truth and instead allow them to fulfill his purpose. God bless and this message was a blessing to me spiritually. Hope you’re well sis! 💛🙏🏼
Praise God, Tammy! Thank you for stopping by and your encouraging words. Love and hugs to you, Sis! ♥️