Do You Know the Mission and Goal of Your Life?

Read Colossians 1:24-29
Title in NIV: Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles

In this section of the letter to Colosse, Paul explains what his ministry is to the Gentiles. In other words, Paul explains the mission and goal of his life. (What is the mission and goal of your life? Write it down.)

Paul explains that Christ’s body is the church. Romans 12:5 says “so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Paul explains he is the churches servant commissioned by God to present to us the word of God in its fullness. He does this (vs28) so that everyone may be presented perfect in Christ.

That is a very important mission. Paul says is is commissioned by God. Do you feel like God has talked to you and told you what you are supposed to be doing? Is your relationship with God that close? What has God commissioned you to do with your life, with your talents?

Mine: I am commissioned to be a wife of noble character, a mother who teaches her children (along with my husband) the ways of the Lord, a writer that writes the truth and writes as the Spirit leads, to spread truth, to combat lies, to encourage others to step out of their box, be bold, be courageous, live intentionally for the glory of God.
Paul presents a mystery that has been hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints: Christ in you. He is not always popular. He says he struggles, he labors. But he says he does these things with all HIS (God's) energy that works in him. Ephesians 1:19 says “and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead…” How often do we tap into that power…the power God used to raise Christ from the dead? He says that same power is in us. How this human, fleshly body limits us.

Know your mission in life…your purpose. Don’t float aimlessly through life. Look for ways to help others. Listen to others and act. Encourage one another. Live outwardly. Sacrifice. Always, share Jesus with others so they can have the opportunity to be presented perfect in Christ. Be content in your job. Be content taking care of your family. Be content doing the laundry and dishes. Nothing is wasted...do it all for the glory of God.

Don't float...live intentional lives for Christ.