Clarity

Several years ago Rick Warren wrote the book the Purpose Driven Life, for the last few years hundreds of thousands have asked the question; what is my purpose? What role am I to play in this world? Warren challenged his readers to discover their purpose and then fulfill that purpose through some type of ministry. Warren's advice has given many people clarity in their life and helped them focus on what is really important. I have had two friends read the book and they made dramatic changes in their lives in light of discovering their purpose...

One friend left the located ministry and took on a new ministry position in a para church organization that has given him more influence with others than if he would have stayed in the located ministry.

Another friend left the youth ministry and began a church plant with very little resources and very little organized support, yet his new church is beginning to make inroads in an unchurched area of central Florida. 

Why did these two men leave the security of one ministry for the insecurity of a new ministry? One word; Purpose. Once they understood their purpose, they had amazing clarity to do what they believe God was calling them to do and thus they were fulfilling their purpose. 

When we have clarity of purpose we are better prepared for life's challenges, we are able to overcome obstacles and we are energized by our calling. 

Study the life of Jesus and you soon discover he had amazing clarity,,,   

Luke 19:10, For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. 

John 6:38, For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.

John 14:8-10, Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us."  Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.

Clarity gave Jesus the ability to do God's will and Clarity gave him the strength to face the cross, Luke 22:42, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." 

Today I hope you find clarity in your life, so that you may do the will of God and discover His purpose for your life.