The Master's Masterplan
The Bible in Proverbs 19 and 21 states “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” (ESV) Many of us pursue purpose as though it is some distant thing floating in the air. Or as though it is a treasure that we must go to the ends of the Earth to discover and dig up, but that’s not the case at all. Our purpose is wrapped up in the Creator.
From the beginning of time God was the Master Architect. Carefully He orchestrated the earth’s design. Every stone, every sea border, and every land mass. God knew what He wanted everything to do and what would be needed for the world to spin. Just as He created the world God also carefully formed our lives. Mapping it out with a purpose and designing it to weave into the fabric of life. Don't believe me? Psalms 139:16 states. "You saw me before I was born; Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed." (NLT). You read that correctly. God has books already written about us even before you or I existed.
Although God has this purpose for our lives. It is up to you and I to harmoniously partner with our Father so that this purpose can become a reality. Finding your purpose does not have to be hard though for some it is proving to be an arduous task.
The very first step to unveiling purpose is to Seek God. An individual that chases a purpose without God is in danger or obtaining a counterfeit purpose. A distorted version of purpose that promised a fulfillment that is never truly obtained. God is the part of the equation that allows us to discern what originates from Him and what does not, therefore we need Him to live out our true purpose. Surely as you diligently seek God, He will reward you and begin to unveil His master plan concerning your life.
In your quest for purpose, find ways to serve. This can be in a ministry, your community, or the people around you. As you serve, the gifts that are inside of you will begin to open. These gifts are nuggets that will begin to open doors and set a trail for the path that will ultimately lead you to the place God has designed for you to be. Not only will service unmask your gifts, but it will also multiply it.
In your pursuit to purpose, be committed. Nothing happens overnight. Sometimes purpose will call you into desolate places where you will be alone with your Master. Other times purpose will steer you into places where your authenticity may be questioned by those that did not get the vision God gave you. Wherever the pursuit of purpose leads you, stay committed to the course and master plan that has been set for you.
I want to challenge you not to watch others when trying to find your purpose but engage your Creator like never before. Ask the Master planner to not only show you, but guide you through the purpose and plans He designed for your life. It is then that you’ll get off the treadmill of trying to search for the thing and find the who. Who you were created to be. Who you were created to impact. Who created you.