August 15
1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13
Our perceived purpose in life will determine the way we live. So how would you answer the question, what is your life purpose? If you define your purpose related to your job, you will work long hours. If your purpose is related to your family, you will make sure to travel, give gifts, and prioritize family events. If your purpose is related to God, you will find yourself living like Paul. He was willing to do anything to make Christ known.
Paul used the language of slavery to describe his calling. He was willing to surrender his rights (see yesterday’s reading), willing to surrender ease, and willing to give up anything in order to make Christ known. When he hung around religious Jews, he conformed to their lifestyle in order to communicate Christ, and when he was around Gentiles, he lived like them in order to speak about Jesus. He was willing to add or takeaway any non-moral activities if it would allow him to reveal Jesus. Paul’s purpose of evangelism determined the way he lived. He knew that he existed to be a disciple who makes disciples, and he conformed all aspects of his life to this mission and purpose. He compares this to a runner who is striving to win the prize. In the same way, we should conform our lives to our ultimate purpose of running the race of life with a disciple making mentality.
Father God, thank you for the purpose and mission you have given to me. Help me to live in light of who you have made me by living for your glory and making you known. Amen.
How could you more clearly live in light of the ultimate purpose God has given to you?
Our perceived purpose in life will determine the way we live. So how would you answer the question, what is your life purpose? If you define your purpose related to your job, you will work long hours. If your purpose is related to your family, you will make sure to travel, give gifts, and prioritize family events. If your purpose is related to God, you will find yourself living like Paul. He was willing to do anything to make Christ known.
Paul used the language of slavery to describe his calling. He was willing to surrender his rights (see yesterday’s reading), willing to surrender ease, and willing to give up anything in order to make Christ known. When he hung around religious Jews, he conformed to their lifestyle in order to communicate Christ, and when he was around Gentiles, he lived like them in order to speak about Jesus. He was willing to add or takeaway any non-moral activities if it would allow him to reveal Jesus. Paul’s purpose of evangelism determined the way he lived. He knew that he existed to be a disciple who makes disciples, and he conformed all aspects of his life to this mission and purpose. He compares this to a runner who is striving to win the prize. In the same way, we should conform our lives to our ultimate purpose of running the race of life with a disciple making mentality.
Father God, thank you for the purpose and mission you have given to me. Help me to live in light of who you have made me by living for your glory and making you known. Amen.
How could you more clearly live in light of the ultimate purpose God has given to you?
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