Prepared For Your Purpose

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work which God hath ordained beforehand.

We are the manifestation of God's supreme creativity and desire. God intentionally called us into existence and established a purpose for our lives.  We are alive because of God's divine providence. It is not by accident or happenstance.

Our arrival into this world may have come as a surprise to some of our parents. Others may have considered it an inconvenient disruption or mistake. But God is the giver of life and God makes no mistakes. God ordained the date, time and place of our birth before we took our first breath and God preordained our purpose.

Knowing that I am a product of God's creativity and authority, I want to do what God created me to do. I want to live the way God intended me to live. I want to have what God wants me to have. My heart's desire is to complete the assignment that God preordained for my life. Can you identify with this desire? More importantly, are you doing whatever is necessary to ensure your God-given purpose is fulfilled?

Today is a good day to evaluate your willingness to live the life that God desires for you to live. It's a good day to really think about your readiness to walk in your purpose. You can get a good gauge of where you are in this process by taking into account your engagement with the one resource provided by God to help you succeed: The Holy Bible.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 lets us know that being prepared for our purpose is an achievable goal because God has provided the Holy Bible as our source of information and instruction. The knowledge we need is written in the pages of scripture for the purpose of equipping us to complete "every good work which God ordained beforehand".

If you find yourself feeling clueless about your purpose or how to carry it out, it may be due to insufficient engagement with the Word of God. This scripture informs us that we can succeed if we read the scriptures. It's just that simple. Now you may find that the scriptures are a challenge to understand, but don't worry. We've all been there. Just keep reading. God will impart his wisdom if you simply do your part to seek it out.

James 1:5 says
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask of God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

You can also join a bible study group at a local church. If you can't get to church, you can subscribe to a bible study podcast or online ministry broadcast.  There are so many resources available to help people gain access to the Word of God.

Don't let anything stop you from reading and engaging in the scriptures. Remember, your ability to realize and effectively complete your God-given purpose is made possible when you prepare yourself by reading the Word!