Set Apart On Purpose

Dear North Point Family,

Broken cars, lost keys, strep throat, grumpy spouse (sometimes I wake up grumpy, sometime I just let her/him sleep), and smelly diapers. “Are you telling me Jesus does that ON PURPOSE?” Well He is never out of control, but that’s not exactly what we are talking about.

Jesus has set apart those that are Christ-followers to a life that has His very purposeful direction, calling, gifting, and opportunity. He makes the beginning of our journey obvious and our initial purpose easy to discern. Colossians 3:12-14 says that our first purpose is to be like Him. When we attach all of the Christ characteristics to His love which “binds everything together in perfect harmony,” (remember the jet engine metaphor) we have found our most significant purpose in life: to look like Jesus.

Once we are living His purpose, we get to live our purpose. Our life in Him directs us to His preferred future. There is no more fulfilling place than to be where we feel His pleasure. For those of you that are presently located in the center of Jesus’ will, you are shouting, YAYA, AMEN! What a place of safety and pleasure even through difficulty.

There is a great freedom then to live your life “On Purpose.” No default, no path of least resistance, no living life by consensus, but knowing the direction God wants you to go and fiercely accepting the challenge.

I bear personal testimony to our Lord, that His direction and purpose for life is the most fulfilling place I have ever existed. Each of us is called to put on His character. From there, just hold on, because life becomes better than even Mr. Toads Wild Ride…WAY BETTER!

PURITY WEEK is almost here. Join us as we corporately commit to Jesus’ preferred future for purity in this church on Friday evening at THE FURNACE. It begins at 6:30pm and you will be moved and blessed for being there.

Challenged to change for Jesus’ glory,
Pastor Paul

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