When the importance of purpose is taught, many focus on purpose being the very thing that you want to live for, something you choose to commit all your life to. However, purpose is not only defined as what you live for but also what you can die for.
Apostle Paul’s life of purpose is evident as he was ready to die for the gospel. Despite several prophetic warnings of impending suffering and imprisonment, he was unwavering in the face of danger and opposition and remained resolute in his commitment to preach the gospel. His determination is rooted in his steadfast commitment to fulfilling God’s will.
On the other hand, Moses, in Deuteronomy 29-30, reminds the Israelites of the importance of faithfulness to their covenant with God. He warns them of the consequences of breaking this covenant but also offers hope and restoration to those who return to the Lord. These passages emphasize the importance of deliberately following God and His commandments.
Therefore, we are encouraged to keep trusting in God’s sovereignty as we carry out His will, regardless of the consequences. By doing so, we demonstrate our love and devotion to God.
Reflection: What possible things can make me waver in my commitment to God?
Today’s reading
Deuteronomy 29-30
These are the words of the covenant which the Lord commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, besides the covenant which He made with them in Horeb.
Now Moses called all Israel and said to them: “You have seen all that the Lord did before your eyes in the land of Egypt, to Pharaoh and to all his servants and to all his land—
the great trials which your eyes have seen, the signs, and those great wonders.
Acts 21:1-21
Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.
And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.
When we had sighted Cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo.