The title is a quote from Pastor David Groves in Wisconsin. When he retired from being the Chief of Police in a town in Wisconsin, as a believer in Jesus, he knew God must have something else for him to do.
David and his wife prayed and thought seriously about Proverbs 16:9, “The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” He wondered if all the skills he had learned as he administered the police department such as good management, strategic planning, leadership and managing a budget, among other things, might be helpful to him on a church staff. He kept praying about and pursuing God’s plan for him. The more he did, the more opportunities became apparent.
Today he is an Executive Pastor of a church in Wisconsin. Just because he retired from a police department, didn’t mean his life was over. Police usually retire younger than others, which he did.
The reason I’m telling you about David Groves is because if you’re a believer, by FAITH, in Jesus as your Lord and Savior of your sins and their penalties, God has a plan and purpose for your life, no matter what your age.
God gave me experiences, as He has you, to help mature me as a person and in my faith. Some have been difficult experiences.
I would never have guessed that God would have me writing a devotional blog or being an online missionary. I enjoy both of them. I say this only to let you know that God does have a purpose for you, too.
If you truly know Jesus by FAITH as your Savior and Lord, are you serving Him, no matter what age you are? Jesus said that His children are to spread His good news of salvation to others. That is his MAIN purpose for you! Unfortunately, we get caught up in other less important things that distract us, even worldly things.
Have you asked God what He wants you to do for Him? If not, why not? What are you afraid of? He loves you!!! He created you a certain way to serve Him a certain way. That’s a good thing. That’s an amazing thing!
Ask Jesus, through prayer, how you can serve Him.
Sharon
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