Matthew 28:18-20 MSG — Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren does not spell out what vocation you should pursue. However, the book does encourage us to live life focused on Heaven. As I shared a couple weeks ago, Warren even challenges the reader to ask yourself if anyone will be in Heaven because of you. Wow! That truly puts our purpose in perspective. No matter what your vocation is, you are called by your Creator to “go and make disciples” and as a result others will be in Heaven because of you. Let that sink in. Will anyone be in Heaven because of you? Are you taking your purpose as a Christian seriously? Are you living in a way that is reflective of the difference Jesus has made in your life? Are you focused on Heaven? You do not have to go overseas to “go and make disciples.” Pray about ways you can witness to others. It could be as simple as wearing a T-shirt with a scripture or Christian phrase on it, sharing scripture or Christian quotes on your Facebook page, or even listening to a Christian radio station when others are riding in the car with you. Be ready to answer questions or share your testimony when others see your “living testimony” and want to know more. And be sure your words and actions back up the shirt, Facebook post and radio station. Your daily routines and habits will become your living testimony that will “make disciples.”

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, open my eyes and ears to see and hear Your purpose for me. Guide my thoughts as I explore ways to fulfill Your purpose for my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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