A Life of Purpose

God’s hand in the life of Moses was manifested from the time of his birth. Just like He (God) said to Jeremiah "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.", God said same to Moses. The Lord who formed us, knows for what particular services and purposes he intended us. But unless he sanctify us by his new-creating Spirit, we shall neither be fit for his holy service on earth, nor his holy happiness in heaven. If the task God has given us to carry out is not bigger than us, such that we can only accomplish them by His help, then that task is not from God.

God deals with us individually and differently depending on the task God has given us to accomplish. God knows what He is doing, His thoughts and ways are far above ours. He has a plan for our lives. Most times, that plan cannot be understood until long after the events of our lives have unfolded. He prepares us to bring about the desired result in the right way.

As such, we must realise that our work for God must be precede by reverence for Him. Recognising both His holiness and our sinfulness allows us to honour Him in a way befitting His majesty. We are then prepared to hear His voice and follow His call. This makes us not to have the attitude of “let’s get God’s work done by all means.”

We see events from a limited perspective and with incomplete understanding we must trust God’s sovereignty by submitting ourselves to His plans and leaving ourselves in His hands. The preparation may be in the form of hardships, doubt, fear; but as we mature in faith, we realise the need to rely on God. God will then guide us in and give us wisdom. When it is time, the answer to that burning question of “who am I; who shall I say sent me and what will I say?” will be available.

It becomes us to have low thoughts of ourselves. Those who are young, should consider that they are so, and not venture beyond their powers. But though a sense of our own weakness and insufficiency should make us go humbly about our work, it should not make us draw back when God calls us. Those who have messages to deliver from God, must not fear the face of man. The Lord, by a sign, will give such a gift as is necessary. God's message should be delivered in his own words.

God is aware of our weakness and doubts. He is patient with our questions and insecurities. Asking God to choose someone else to complete His plans for us indicates a lack of trust. If God calls us to a task, He will furnish the resources for us to complete it.