Colossians 1:9-12
God has purpose for every Christian’s life. We’re the body of Christ, and body parts are expected to function. Healthy ones, anyway!
Notice I wrote “purpose,” not “A purpose.” Rather than think “big” or “little,” think “purpose.” What does God want me to be doing with my life that pleases Him and ad-vances His kingdom? Being His servant in the context of my life, where He’s put me.
Sometimes we fool ourselves into thinking unless we’re knocking in the winning run in the World Series, or pulling someone out of a burning building, or influencing millions of people with our incredible talent and abilities, that we’re not doing anything worthwhile.
Paul expected one result of his prayers for the Colossian believers to be that they would learn to “please (God) in all respects.” A healthy component in Christ’s body would want to do just that and would find joy in doing so. Some will be equipped to do big, impres-sive things. Most of us will impact our seemingly “small,” immediate circumstances. The big question is, are we focused on serving and thereby pleasing God?
1 Corinthians 12:18 says, But now God has arranged the parts, each one of them in the body, just as He desired (NASB). We are where God has placed us. Someday He may move us, but until then our mission field is before us. In the church we are part of, in our families, among our friends, among our associates where we live. Ask God to show you the open doors, the deeds that need done, the lives you can influence, comfort, help direct into Godly things. Be a faithful student of the Word and look for positive change within your own heart. He will teach you how to please Him.
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