It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on. – Proverbs 16:26 (NLT)
REFERENCE
Proverbs 16:26
The difference between those who are just alive and those who are living is ‘purpose.’ Purpose is the reason for which a thing exists. A chair is not like a table because of its purpose. Your purpose is what you were created for. When anything in creation fulfils its purpose, it brings glory to God.
Nothing matters more than knowing God’s purpose for your life and nothing can compensate for not knowing it. So, let me ask you, how hungry are you to discover God’s purpose for you and to fulfill it?
You will never discover your purpose until you are hungry enough to know it. ‘Hunger’ is a strong and passionate desire for anything and it is your hunger that will determine what comes to you in life.
A common approach people have to life is “I just want to live day by day and see what happens.” Meanwhile, “a quality life of impact does not just happen by chance; it begins with a deep search and a hunger to know the reason for living… your life’s purpose.”
Perhaps, you may already know your God ordained purpose in life, so the question is, ‘how hungry are you in fulfilling it?’ Every believer represents God on the earth, to shine as lights in the darkness, through their God ordained platforms (Matthew 5:14-16).
Are you where God wants you to be, doing the things He wants you to do? Are you just alive or truly living? If you want real satisfaction out of life, hungrily search, discover and start fulfilling God’s purpose for your life.
ADDITIONAL STUDY
Proverbs 16:9, Psalm139:12-16 & Matthew 5:6.
PRAYER
+ Ask God to fill you with hunger and thirst to discover and fulfill His purpose for your life.
+ Ask for wisdom, understanding, strength and courage to passionately pursue God’s purpose for you.
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8 Comments
Josephine Gideon
October 23, 2017, at 7:03 amFather Help me to Hunger and thirst for the reason of my being so I can totally submit to your purpose in Jesus name. Thank you ILCC for the Devotional this morning.
Uduak
October 23, 2017, at 7:03 amHunger is a good thing. May I continue to be hungry for God’s purpose for every season of my life. I will represent God wherever I am!!!
Afuye Jolaade
October 23, 2017, at 8:05 amKnowing your purpose in life is a greater achievement and ask for passion for fulfillment. Thanks pastor God bless you sir.
D.H.B.
October 23, 2017, at 9:18 amEverything else that is outside purpose mostly leads to frustration. It could be a well paid job but it won’t bring satisfaction because it is outside purpose. That is why some people have great jobs but yet are unhappy and dissatisfied.
I pray for passion to zealously pursue and fulfill my purpose in Jesus name. Thank you Inspired2go.
Kelechi Emekalam
October 23, 2017, at 10:33 amAmazing Study today!!!
Dear God,
I’m so grateful for helping me unravel new truths and discover the paths which you’ve destined for me to follow.. I submit totally to your will and your way. I’m so aware that I’m nothing without You… But in Christ I can do ALL things cos that’s where my strength erupts. I’m so assured that despite all odds, I’ll fulfil my destiny…. Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Chibuzo
October 23, 2017, at 10:46 amA Chair doesn’t make itself and so cannot decide its purpose. The Mame made it different from a Table (and even other chairs) because HE knows it’s intended purpose.
Point 1:
We didn’t make ourselves. Allow God our maker determine your purpose not otherwise.
If we Check our houses, we might see chairs being used as wedges, ladders (to climb), Cloth rack, and other things BUT we yet aren’t unaware of the fact that it’s original purpose exists…To be Sat on.
Point 2:
We might have found other uses for our time or things to do, BUT still doesn’t change the fact that our Maker had/has an original purpose for our existence.
Ask God for your Purpose today. After reading this, I did same.
Chibuzo
October 23, 2017, at 10:48 amA Chair doesn’t make itself and so cannot decide its purpose. The Maker made it different from a Table (and even other chairs) because HE knows it’s intended purpose.
Point 1:
We didn’t make ourselves. Allow God our maker to reveal to us our purpose and not otherwise.
If we Check our houses, we might see chairs being used as wedges, ladders (to climb), Cloth rack, and other things BUT we yet aren’t unaware of the fact that it’s original purpose exists…To be Sat on.
Point 2:
We might have found other uses for our time or things to do, BUT still doesn’t change the fact that our Maker had/has an original purpose for our existence.
Ask God for your Purpose today. After reading this, I did same.
Ashi Dooshima
October 23, 2017, at 1:37 pmFill me up Lord. Set me apart and use me for your Glory.