June 1, 2008

Everyone Has a Purpose

By Alta Smith

Sometimes when I am sitting before the Lord, He gives me a new revelation or a new perspective on things. Recently, He gave me an understanding that we all have a purpose or a calling. It is a high calling of serving one another.

Jesus told us to go into all the world and deliver the good news of the Gospel -- setting the captives free. We have been sent, like Moses, to many people to serve God's purpose in setting them free of bondages.

The Lord said, "So many are being led astray by the tempter without realizing the consequences. Do not leave them in the 'desert' where they could perish." He said that we are to pray for those who are struggling with their will in doing the right thing, that we are to pray for their calling and purpose to be fulfilled. In other words, pray until the work in them is birthed or brought to fruition, and if we pray daily for ways to lead people out of captivity, the Lord will help us.

He also said, "If My people would increase their desire to serve Me, they would be able to find new ways to help others. For is not life on earth about serving one another? It is only when My people hinder one another that the enemy's purpose is served."

That message came to me on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday, I hear about a new ministry called Helping Hats.

This message appeared in a church bulletin on May 18th. Thank you Alta for sharing your heart and supporting Helping Hats.