I just started a new book titled Live before you die by Daniel Kolenda. Mr. Kolenda is a missionary evangelist and president of Christ for all Nations. I'd like to take the next days/weeks to share excerpts from this book and hopefully you will find them as informative and moving as I have.
The purpose of your existence is not to achieve your own happiness or success. Your role is to advance a cause greater than yourself.
Although our lives will one day come to an end, the kingdom of God will keep moving forward to victory, and herein lies our greatest opportunity. With our mortal hands we can help to build God's eternal kingdom - and that is the greatest privilege any human being could have!
Paul realized he had been saved to serve. He went on to tell the Romans that they should also present themselves to God as a living sacrifice, and then he added, "which is your reasonable service" (Rom 12:1). In other words this is not some generous favor you are doing for God. He purchased you and redeemed you with the blood of His Son. He set you free from sin and bondage. He has blessed you with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ. In light of all He had done for you, your reciprocate service to Him is only "reasonable." You have been saved to serve.
The purpose of your existence is not to achieve your own happiness or success. Your role is to advance a cause greater than yourself.
Although our lives will one day come to an end, the kingdom of God will keep moving forward to victory, and herein lies our greatest opportunity. With our mortal hands we can help to build God's eternal kingdom - and that is the greatest privilege any human being could have!
Paul realized he had been saved to serve. He went on to tell the Romans that they should also present themselves to God as a living sacrifice, and then he added, "which is your reasonable service" (Rom 12:1). In other words this is not some generous favor you are doing for God. He purchased you and redeemed you with the blood of His Son. He set you free from sin and bondage. He has blessed you with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ. In light of all He had done for you, your reciprocate service to Him is only "reasonable." You have been saved to serve.
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