Anglican Daily Fountain 28th December 2023 (Devotional Today)
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TOPIC: FOCUSSED AND PURPOSEFUL
TEXT: John 12:20-33(KJV)
12:20. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
12:21. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
12:22. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
12:23. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
12:24. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
12:25. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
12:26. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
12:27. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
12:28. Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
12:29. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
12:30. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
12:31. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
12:32. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
12:33. This he said, signifying what death he should die.
Anglican Daily Fountain 28th December 2023 STUDY:
Today, Christianity comprises of almost two billion people in the world and this is only possible as a result of Jesus’ life and ministry amongst men. If Jesus had failed in His ministry, Christianity would have been dead. The secret of Jesus’ success was His sense of focus and purpose. First, Jesus knew exactly what He was on earth for: To obtain salvation for man. He was not confused about the purpose for His being. If He were, He would have diverted His attention to the pursuit of other things, such as fame, glory and wealth.
However, many Christians are thoroughly confused, lacking any kind of knowledge of who they are and why they are here. “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” (Hosea 4:6). Knowledge is power! Moreover, Jesus was focused on pursuing what He knew He was here for. It was not easy but He did not allow the pain and the shame to deter Him. No wonder He became prosperous and highly rewarded (Phil. 2:9-11). His soul was troubled (v.27), yet He remained focused on doing the will of the Father and glorifying the Father alone. You must do whatever God entrusts to you with an utmost sense of purpose and focus. The two most needed ingredients for success in life is purpose and focus.
PRAYER: Lord, show me Your purpose for my life and help me remain focused.
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