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Purpose, destiny, assignment….somebody help me!

By admin | December 20, 2009

There are so many words that we find ‘floating’ around and sometimes we mix the meaning of these words up. Words such as purpose, assignment, destiny, desire, goals, talents, gifts and the list goes on. We use these words interchangeably sometimes, without pausing to think about the true meaning.

 

Recently, I found myself asking one question, all said and done; do I know the reason why I am here on earth i.e. what is my assignment on earth? By knowing, I mean knowing beyond a shadow of doubt what God has called me to do.

 

 I have been asking many people this question and it seems a lot of people are hoping that through the use of their gifts and talents, they will fulfil their destiny. But the question still remains, what exactly are you here to do? I believe that if you can’t articulate this in a matter of fact manner, the chances are you really do not know. If you cannot tell your basic assignment in a sentence or two, you probably do not really know your assignment

 

I am not asking about the gifts and talents you have. The more I have studied this subject and thought on these words, the more I have come to the conclusion that a lot of us are hoping we get to our destiny and fulfilling God’s will, without actually being sure of what it is.

 

I believe that everyone has a purpose. Purpose is the assignment you are called to born to deliver. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that we are born for a purpose.

 

 Substitutes for assignment

 

Of course, there are certain things that can give us an idea or clue to our destiny, but remember, they are only clues and you still have to find out the destination. Clues only point towards a destination. So, we have clues or indicators such as:

 

In addition, God has also given us talents. We are meant to use our talents to fulfil our destiny. However, talents are not the same as an assignment. The recognition and use of talents is not the same as knowing what your destiny is. Talents are destiny helpers. Talents, anointings and others are clues to our destiny. Spiritual gifts also help you fulfil your assignment.

 

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A lot of us have substituted the clues for an assignment. You use your gifts, talents and treasures to complete your assignment.

 

 

Revelation of the assignment

 

So how do we know our destiny? How do we know beyond a shadow of doubt what God has called you for?

 

Let’s start with Jesus. Jesus came to do the will of His Father and He knew what that Will was.  What exactly was God’s will for Him? His Will was to ultimately die for the sins of the whole world.

 

John the Baptist recognised Jesus as the Lamb who will take away the sins of the whole world.

 

After serious consideration of the scriptures, I have come to the conclusion that only God can tell you what your assignment is and you owe it to yourself to find out what it is. Your purpose can only come about by revelation.

 

Ephesians 1:11 in the message says “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are looking for”. You discover your identify and purpose through a personal relationship with God. You have to spend time seeking God for it (even if it takes month), so you are assured that your life is aligned with God’s eternal purpose.

 

Destiny is moving toward a purposed end. Destiny is imparted individually (Jeremiah 1:5). Ask God what He wants you to do and don’t let go, until He answers. Life is too short to take chances with it. Destiny or purpose is not guess work. If you don’t know your destiny, you will not fulfil it. You have a responsibility to find out what your assignment is.

 

Only the creator of a thing can say why he or she created something. Only God can tell you why He created you.. You need to spend time seeking your assignment. John 17:4. Jesus completed the assignment that His Father gave Him to do.

 

Some of the ways in which revelation comes include:

 

 

You can only develop life goals i.e. the direction your life would take and planning for it, after you know your purpose. Goals are set to help fulfil the assignment

 God forbid that we get to the end of our lives and think, if only I had known that I was born for this.

 

In conclusion, seek, find and fulfil your life’s assignment. David served God’s purpose in his generation, may you also serve God’s purpose in your generation.

 

 

Until I appear again in your inbox, stay blessed

 

Ola


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