IT WAS ON PURPOSE

And we know that all things work

together for good to those who

love God, to those who are called

according to His purpose

Romans 8:28

I have to question the credentials of any parent who claims, with more than one child in the family, that they have not heard the above statement. With many little children, there is no such thing as an accident when feeling mistreated when another sibling has been near. Parents can usually sort it all out, but it's still a fairly frequent childhood complaint.

In viewing a couple of good definitions of purpose I got two views of the word. For some, purpose has to do with a reason for getting something done or even a reason for the creation of something. It can also get down on our own very personal level. Purpose can also have to do with one's reason for living or existing as they see it.

I find it interesting that the above verse from Romans refers to the word PURPOSE and is most often quoted when something goes wrong in one's life. However, the verse speaks of “all things work together.” Why can't we include good things too that are a part of God's purpose in our lives. God has purpose in both positive and negative events. Either will line up with God's precious purpose for us.

We must not lose sight of the fact that God has purpose in these lives of ours. The list could go on and on, but aren't we glad that when it comes to life, love, provision, etc. that God does it all on purpose. We may wonder at times why He would still have us here, but until God takes us home, we are to love and serve according to His plan and do it on purpose.

Thank You Father for honoring us with real, individual purpose. May we through the power of Your Spirit seek to fulfill Your promise. May it be so that we will serve You in love to the best of our abilities for as long as You see fit. In Jesus' precious name....Amen