Life purpose

TODAY'S READING: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
As Paul writes to Timothy he gets to the heart of everything that matters to him. "But you know what I teach, Timothy, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is." (1 Timothy 3:10)
Paul's life reflected what really mattered to him. His life was all about Jesus and serving God. He suffered because of his faith in Jesus. He was persecuted because of Jesus. Everything he did was because of Jesus.
What is your life purpose? What is at the core of who you are? If you are seeking an answer to those questions look at what you teach and how you live.
Paul reminded Timothy to remain faithful to his life purpose. Paul's advice was to remain faithful by trusting the One who gives us purpose. He wants us to remember that true wisdom comes from God and His word.
Most of us want to determine our own path. We want life on our terms. We want to be in control. But God calls us to wait on Him and allow Him to shape our life purpose. He has given us His word to help that shaping process. But most of us give very little time for that shaping to happen.
I would guess that most people avoid God's word because of how it will challenge us. Sure, we may say that we are too busy. But the heart of the issue for many is what God will say to us. We like life on our terms and we don't want anyone to challenge our authority, especially God.
Patience is not just something God has for us. It is something God wants us to develop towards Him. He wants to shape us and define our life purpose. But He realizes that for most of us it is not going to happen overnight. God shows such tremendous patience towards us. Does He deserve any less from us?
Take time to slow down and reflect on what God needs to say to you today. Give God time to speak with you through His word. Allow God to "teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives." Let God's word "straighten us out and teach us to do what is right." Give God time to "prepare us in every way, fully equipping us for every good thing God wants us to do."

shine!
Jason