by Rogath Henry | 13 February 2020 08:46 pm02
What is God’s Purpose?
Blessed be the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Welcome, let us learn the words of life.
Many of us think that only when God explicitly tells us to do this or that will we be certain that what we are doing is His purpose. But another truth that we may not understand is that every thought, decision, or action we undertake, whether good or bad, carries within it God’s purpose. Even when Satan was filled with the desire to be like God, bringing about conflict in heaven and eventually being cast down to earth, continuing his destructive work, he was fulfilling God’s purpose. This is why God did not destroy him from that time until now—because of the service he provides. One day, when God’s purpose for him is complete, he will be cast into the lake of fire.
When Judas was filled with the thought of betraying Jesus, although it was a wicked thought, inside of it was God’s perfect plan for salvation. It had to happen this way for Christ to be crucified, so we could receive salvation. There are many such examples in the Bible, such as Pharaoh hardening his heart, Samson falling for Philistine women, and more.
Today, we will look at another example in Scripture of a nation God chose to fulfill His will by striking other nations, even though it did not realize it was carrying out God’s work. Through this, we will learn a powerful lesson.
Isaiah 10:5-8 (NKJV)
5 “Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger, The staff in whose hand is My indignation!
6 I will send him against an ungodly nation, And against the people of My wrath I will give him a charge, To seize the spoil, to take the prey, And to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
7 Yet he does not mean so, Nor does his heart think so, But it is in his heart to destroy And cut off not a few nations.
8 For he says, ‘Are not my princes altogether kings?’”
In the time of the Assyrian kings, Assyria was one of the three most powerful nations in the world, alongside Egypt and Babylon. This is comparable to today’s superpowers such as the USA, Russia, and China. Assyria was a great military power, and it was the nation God used to carry out judgment on Israel (the ten northern tribes). Later, Judah would also be taken into captivity by Babylon.
But the passage says that while Assyria was acting according to its own plans, its actions were actually fulfilling God’s purpose. In the heart of the Assyrian king, he did not think that he was being used by God to fulfill divine judgment. Instead, he thought he was simply conquering nations to expand his empire and wealth. Yet, in doing so, he was accomplishing God’s will without even realizing it.
Application of this Principle:
The same principle applies to us today. Often, when God desires to save someone or fulfill His purpose through us, He will first place a thought or a prompting in our hearts. We may not fully understand the bigger picture, but by acting on this prompting, we are fulfilling His purpose.
For example, consider a person who decides to distribute gospel tracts at a bus station. He hands out five tracts, and one of the people reads it, discards it, and leaves. Later, another person picks up the tract, takes it home, and keeps it in their cupboard for years. One day, a drunkard, reflecting on his life and wondering if God truly loves him, opens the cupboard and finds that same tract. The message in that tract speaks directly to his heart, and that night he surrenders his life to Christ. Through this, the person who distributed the tracts unknowingly fulfilled God’s purpose of saving that soul.
Ecclesiastes 11:4-6 (NKJV)
4 He who observes the wind will not sow,And he who regards the clouds will not reap.
5 As you do not know what is the way of the wind,Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child, So you do not know the works of God who makes everything.
6 In the morning sow your seed,And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike will be good.
In life, we do not know the full extent of God’s work. As Ecclesiastes says, we do not understand how He moves or how He uses us. But the important thing is to remain faithful and diligent in doing the good that God has placed before us. If we continue to sow seeds of the gospel, trust that God will bring the increase, even if we don’t see immediate results.
Application in Ministry:
If you are a preacher, keep preaching with diligence. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see the fruit right away. Continue to serve in the ministry, and trust that God is using your efforts to fulfill His will, even if you don’t fully understand it.
Likewise, whether you are serving in your church, workplace, or community, do it with all your heart, and God will use your actions to accomplish His purposes, even if you don’t always see the immediate impact.
God’s Judgment on Wickedness:
Finally, if you are living in sin, mistreating others, and intentionally causing harm, remember that God can use you to bring judgment on others, but you will not escape His judgment. Just like Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, and even Judas, who eventually met their downfall, so too will the wicked face the consequences of their actions.
It is better to repent now, turn from your wicked ways, and seek God’s forgiveness before it’s too late. In the end, God will accomplish His purpose, either through judgment or mercy.
Conclusion:
God’s purpose is often carried out through us in ways we may not fully understand. It is important to remain faithful to the good works He calls us to do, trusting that He will use them for His glory. Whether you’re preaching, serving, or simply obeying God’s promptings, continue to act in faith, knowing that God is working through you to fulfill His divine will.
Maranatha.
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