NEW TESTAMENT READING PLAN: 2 Corinthians 4-6
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 1:4 (NIV); Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set
you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
These were God’s words when He called Jeremiah to a life of prophecy and, minus the specific
calling, these are His words to us. “Before I formed you,” He says, “I knew you. Before you
were born I set you apart; I appointed you as... [fill in the blank].” We are created with purpose,
and we are purposed for greatness! Before we even entered the world, God saw the span of
our lives.
You are loved. Your life has meaning. Your thoughts and opinions are valuable. We go through
seasons where character is tested and grown, and where we are stretched beyond what we
ever thought our limits were. It’s not uncommon to go through periods where we question our
significance, but God has purpose for us in all spheres.
The creation of the world took place in steps until it was completed. The salvation of humanity
included a plan and process from the fall of man to the resurrection of Christ, to His future
return! God’s very character displays a purposeful and goal-oriented God! We too can ask Him
to reveal goals for our lives! We need to seek out His purposes for our ministry involvement,
our careers, our families, etc. Life shouldn’t be a grind of boring repetition. We should desire to
further God’s kingdom and increase our impact, gain ground and celebrate success every day!
We need to start dreaming about God’s incredible plans for us!
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Take a significant amount of time to listen in prayer about your work, school, ministry, family,
and any other major areas or relationships.
a. Ask God to reveal His purpose and calling to you in these areas.
b. How has God already used you to accomplish some of His purposes?
c. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you clear goals in these areas. Ask Him for a strategy
to fulfill them.
d. Ask God to give you the passion, discipline, and power of the Spirit needed for
you to follow through on all that He has shown you.
