“And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light” (Colossians 1:10-12)
I had been a Christian twenty-seven years, before I found my purpose and calling in life. Don’t get me wrong, before this I had worked in the church for many years, I had given my entire existence to God from the age of five and I enjoyed every minute of it. However, I found my purpose at the intersection of knowing God’s specific will for my life and coming into a complete and life-changing revelation of His grace. It was at this point, that everything changed.
God’s Grace Gives Us Value; God’s Will Gives Us Purpose
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding” (Colossians 1:9)
The most dangerous thing in the world is to know your God-given calling. Because in it, you live in a sweet spot of purpose. Paul knew it, which is why he opened most of his letters with this declaration, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God…” (Colossians 1:1; see also Romans 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Galatians 1:1; Ephesians 1:1; I Timothy 1:1; 2 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:1). He knew who he was, what he was set apart for, who he was doing it for, why he was doing it and who he was called to reach. So in this, his life had purpose and meaning. This is the reason he continually labored for the Church (Colossians 1:29).
Filled With Precise & Correct Understanding
It is no coincidence that as soon as he hears about the church in Colosse, he begins to pray that God will fill them “with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Why? Because having a spiritual revelation of God’s special and specific calling will make the difference when it comes to walking in the grace they were called to in Christ Jesus.
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I’m passionate about Jesus, His Word, living in His grace, using technology and creating beautiful things. But mostly my passion is about spreading the gospel of Jesus to a world that needs Him.
I’m passionate about Jesus, His Word, living in His grace, using technology and creating beautiful things. But mostly my passion is about spreading the gospel of Jesus to a world that needs Him.
