A creature of purpose part 2

In my last post on this topic, I discussed in detail what it means to be a ‘Creature of Purpose’ and emphasized that it is something you must DISCOVER (a time of seeking). Here are some tips to discovering your purpose: One, “ Whatever tugs at your heart in desire or as a burden may be what you are meant to change”. Sometimes God puts a great passion or burden or desire in our heart for a particular thing and every time we see that need we feel like meeting it. E.g. Mary Slessor was burdened about the way twins were slaughtered because it was believed that giving birth to twins was a taboo and she stood up against it even in the face of death. Today, she is remembered for this singular act.

Two, “Whatever unlocks compassion or creativity in you may be a clue”. Somebody who always feels compassion for the less privileged to a point where he develops ideas of what to do to help them might be called to reach out to this set of people.

Three, “Whatever gives you the highest fulfilment and satisfaction could be linked to your purpose”. Whatever you do that brings you delight and a deep sense of satisfaction, in spite of difficulties or challenges in the course of doing it may be a clue. Some people just find joy in taking care of people irrespective of the material benefit. Others enjoy advising, counselling people to bring solutions to their troubles, this could be another pointer to what your calling. However, one thing common to every man’s purpose is that it must bring glory to God and point men to Jesus.

After you have discovered your purpose, you must DEVELOP IT (A time of preparation). Nobody desires to be a medical doctor and will not enrol in a medical school to be trained! Mike Muddock says ‘the proof of desire is pursuit’. You must prepare for destiny, it does not just happen. Jesus prepared for a 3 and half years ministry for 30 years (Lk. 3:23); He refused to manifest before the appropriate time. Moses spent 40 years in the palace and another 40 years in the wilderness rearing cattle before he was ready to lead Israel. The beauty of gold or any precious stone is not evident until it is refined in the furnace of fire to melt away the dross; this is preparation! Upon discovery of what you are meant to do, research into it, read relevant books, listen to messages, and also submit yourself to tutelage. Remember, the deeper the root, the higher the shoot!

Watch out for the continuation of this topic in the shortly!