Global Promotions

15 hours ago

Have you ever used a tool for an unintended purpose? Perhaps you used a shoe as a hammer, a screwdriver as a pry bar, a pocketknife blade as a screwdriver, or a rolled-up newspaper as a fly swatter. While they may accomplish the task to some degree, it isn’t their intended use and often not as effective as the proper tool. Plus, it can damage the tool or cause it to break.

Have you considered that God made you for a specific purpose? God created us to worship Him, to love one another, to reflect His image to a lost and dying world, and to follow His guidance for our lives. When we do our own thing, allow sin to linger in our lives, or prioritize anything other than God’s will, we live a life of unintended purpose. In doing so, we become ineffective and risk breaking because we aren't living as God intended. When we live according to His purpose, we find true joy, happiness, fulfillment, and eternal life.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a person’s mind, but it is the Lord’s purpose that stands.

Psalm 138:8 The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. … See MoreSee Less

Global Promotions

1 day ago

I had the privilege of fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska many years ago. I missed the salmon run, so I didn’t catch any fish, but I was amazed by how fast the water flowed in that river. Rivers in Alabama usually meander slowly downstream, but this Kenai River looked like the water was rushing by at 60 miles per hour. The idea of salmon swimming upstream against that flow seemed remarkable at least. Salmon work so hard regardless of the conditions to reach their destination for one main reason…reproduction. You have to admire their determination and effort.

So often, as Christians, we have to go against the flow, and in these last days, that flow is becoming stronger and more difficult to navigate. It would be tempting to give up and go with the flow, but we can’t. You see, we also have a driving force given to us by God in the Great Commission. We are also aiming to reproduce, to win souls for the Kingdom of God. The time is short, and the flow we swim against is growing more challenging, but we must press on. God has promised us His strength and ability to accomplish all He has given us to do, and you know what? Once we reach our destination, we can lay down these old bodies and enjoy eternity with our Lord and Savior. Keep swimming; the effort is worth it.

Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Galatians 6:9-10 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise. … See MoreSee Less