They told him, “Come, and lead us, so that we can fight the enemy.”
(Judges 11:6)
Christ is always in front of you, guiding the way, clearing a path, and leveling the field.
Much like the football player who receives a handoff, and advances up the field on a path cleared by his teammates, you run with the destiny you’ve been given. You remain confident that angelic forces are blocking the opposition and opening a path to the goal line.
With a sure win in sight, your life is filled with first downs, goals, and extra points.
Eventually, when the clock runs out, and you leave the field, you will be met by your adoring fans from past generations who have been cheering you on.
Jesus will welcome you with a winning smile and enthusiastic praise for a game well played.
Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.
(Hebrews 11:1)
Faith in God’s promises, before they manifest is not easy, but you are convinced that is the only way to real life and true joy.
As you move toward your destiny, you learn that God does not reveal everything all at once. Your journey is one of personal discovery and growth.
As you keep your undivided attention on the sound of God’s voice, you are always moving toward it. Sometimes it is a song, sometimes it is the wind, and sometimes it is the still small voice whispering your name in the midst of a storm.
You experience life in a more abundant, confident way, thanks to your decision to live by faith.
The horizon is often hazy and uncertain. God usually doesn’t reveal the next step until you have picked up your foot from the last one. It seems that every stride becomes a leap of faith.
Letting go of your fears and insecurities while stepping out into the unknown is one of life’s most exhilarating experiences and as the voice of God’s calls to you from the realm of the unknown, you cannot resist.
There is a nagging sense of inadequacy which makes you question His choice, yet you are intrigued.
Stepping into the unknown, you find that the power of God is there to meet you, bolstering your faith and infusing you with courage.
Rather than living a life of cynicism saying, “I will believe it when I see it,” you choose a path of faith that says, “I will believe it until I can see it.”
“So, when you asked me to come here, I was happy to come. I knew that it was the right thing to do.”
(Acts 10:29)
In the first century, racism was an accepted component of their culture. Jews and Gentiles did not associate with one another. A Jew would never associate with a Gentile much less accept an invitation to visit their home.
Although Peter learned from Jesus that racism and bigotry had no place in the Kingdom of God, he still struggled with the concept because of his upbringing. As the gospel spread, God worked with Peter personally to help him overcome his prejudice.
Eventually, Peter reported that God had shown him it was wrong to discriminate against someone of a different race or religion. Peter responded to the invitation from Cornelius and through that single encounter, the good news of Christ was heard and received by everyone who gathered in the Gentile’s home that day. They were baptized in water and in the Spirit, thus confirming that salvation had come to all people, regardless of race, religion, or social standing.
When God acts on behalf of any group of people, He relies on other humans to serve as His hands and voice in the physical environment. Through the kindness and compassion of His people, He delivers acceptance and equality to all, despite cultural differences or ethnic backgrounds. God has chosen specific individuals to bridge the gap between social constructs that are divisive.
You are one of those chosen people. You use the gifts God gave you for the greater good of all humanity. You remain alert to the differences and seek to find common ground.
You are a generous person who is willing to share your time, energy, resources, and experience with anyone who wishes to understand more about the God you serve.
You enjoy human connections and it brings you an enormous sense of purpose to build bridges rather than walls.
Your ministry of diversity and inclusion is what guides your life and reveals your true purpose. You do not concern yourself with foolish comments others may make regarding your efforts or the worthiness of the recipients. You follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and feel no need to defend your call.
Your passion for inclusion may not make sense to anyone but you and God, but that’s okay. As you use your communication skills to unite people, you have discovered your divine destiny and learned what it means to live your best life.
“A good person can look forward to happiness.” (Proverbs 10:28)
God is rewarding you with a life of adventure, suspense, and joyful celebration. He also promises to bring you home to live with Him forever when your role as a human comes to an end.
As His child, you know that God is able to fulfill all the great and powerful promises He has given in His word.
He promises to never leave you or turn on you. He promises to love and be merciful to you. He promises to give you peace and rest, even in the midst of life’s storms.
The belief in God’s benevolence gives you a positive outlook on life and rewards you daily with a sense of gratitude.
You live your life with confidence, certain that God is managing the details of your life and successfully guiding you towards your destiny.
Eventually, your time on this planet will come to an end, and you will be released from the limitations of this physical realm. Your eyes will be opened to the spirit realm.
And there in the expanse of a dimension too immense to imagine, you will receive your ultimate reward as Jesus welcomes you home with open arms and a cheerful, “Well done!”
“I tell you these things in the dark, but I want you to tell them in the light. I speak these things only to you, but you should tell them to everyone.”
(Matthew 10:27)
Jesus was the spokesperson and physical representation of the Father. He spent his time on earth, healing the sick, connecting with the disenfranchised, and dispelling harsh misrepresentations of God which had been made by religious leaders.
As the human form of God, Jesus showed us the true character of the Father. He did not seek to control people with fear or threats. He drew them into a new mindset of freedom, based on love and total acceptance. This was the true representation of the Father.
Jesus’ connection with the ‘undesirables’ of the day made him an outcast of organized religion. In an ironic twist, God in human form, was ejected from religion, while finding acceptance amongst the ‘ungodly’.
As Jesus was the spokesman for the Father, you are called to be the voice of Christ to some of God’s fearful children who don’t seem to be able to hear Him for themselves.
There are specific souls He has in mind for you to help. Due to your own life experiences and unique personality traits, your destiny is designed to connect with those struggling to find their way home. Due to repeated attacks by the forces of darkness, these fearful ones are deeply damaged and sadly misguided.
As a representative of redemption, you find that the chosenones are typically the most broken ones.
Your ability to connect with disoriented people in a logical and non-judgmental approach makes you the ideal candidate to bring the hope of wholeness to those who are broken.
“A lazy person brings trouble to the one he works for. He bothers others like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.”
(Proverbs 10:26)
You sometimes find yourself in a position where you are forced to work with lazy people. You fully agree with the writer of Proverbs concerning this issue.
You are a hard worker and a valuable asset to any organization who employs your services.
Your work ethic goes beyond exceptional skills and productivity in your professional path. This core value is also a vital component of your personal life as well.
You are conscientious and well-organized. You pay close attention to detail. You dedicate your time and energy to caring for the needs of others, and in doing so, you are performing the work of God.
At first glance, the work you do may not look religious or even spiritual. However, God’s work as demonstrated by Jesus, involved a variety of tasks. Whether He was feeding the hungry, explaining scriptures, working as a carpenter, playing with children, or defending a criminal; all of it was God’s work.
While you may not feel you are called to a religious career on a grand scale, your chosen career path is no less meaningful to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Enjoyment of your work and the satisfaction you derive from it has ushered you into a sacred space of connection with your Creator. You sleep peacefully each night, knowing that you did your best to make good use of the day.
In these quiet moments of contentment, you hold a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. It is in this holy place of twilight serenity; you connect with your Creator and find rest for your soul.
“I know Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” (Jeremiah 10:23)
You do not consider your life to be your own. You know that your life is set on a specific course designed by God.
Your existence holds significant implications for future generations, and you do not take this responsibility lightly.
This knowledge doesn’t produce an attitude of presumption or arrogance, but rather, a mindset of humility. You know that your role is one of duty, rather than that of comfort and self-indulgence.
You know that without God’s gift of guidance, you would be wandering through life, unsure of your purpose. Without knowing your purpose, you would be subjected to a life on the proverbial hamster wheel, struggling to find meaning for your existence.
You are grateful for the destiny you have been given and you know that there is nothing you lack in order to fulfill it.
Contentment comes easy to you, because God has enabled you to see through the deception of greed and envy to find the true meaning of life.
God has provided you with clarity of mind and purpose. Your work is an expression of your gifts and talents. You do not compete for positions which promise prestige, power, or impressive titles.
You are content with what you have and enjoy the pursuit of objectives more significant than personal happiness.
