Purpose in Living
“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD…Noah was a just man and walked with God” (Genesis 6:8-9).
What’s your name
The name we are given at birth has meaning, but it does not have to define who we become as we live out our life.
Let’s take a few early examples from the Old Testament. One of the earliest patriarchs, Methuselah, was not known by the meaning of his name (man of a dart, a shoot of growth; a branch; a plant). Instead, Methuselah stood out because he lived 969 years (Genesis 5:27). His father was Enoch, known in his life as one who walked with God. Enoch means “initiated” (Genesis 5:24). Methuselah’s grandson was Noah, whose name means “rest”. About him it is recorded “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:8-9).
Is Your Purpose Tied to Your Name?
At one point in Jesus’ ministry, He asked His close followers what people were saying about His identity. From His behavior and actions, it appeared they thought He might be someone well known who had died now come back to life. Some thought Jesus was John the Baptist, who had recently been beheaded. Others thought Jesus was Elijah come back to life, or one of the other Old Testament prophets.
Who Do You Say I Am? Jesus
Then Jesus asked His twelve apostles point blank, “Who do you say I am?” Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed with bold clarity “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Luke 9:18-20,
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+16%3A13-17&version=KJV).
How do you want to be known? What is significant about your life? It is worth pondering while we live to make our life a good example to follow. Eyes are watching us all, people on earth and angels in heaven
God of Purpose by Metro Life
Purpose in Living
Purpose in living comes from knowing who we are. As a Christian, I am owned by God, the one who redeemed me. As I submit myself to His authority, He can use me to accomplish much good for His glory. Jesus instructs us, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
Shirley Logsdon
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Noah’s Salvation
