CROSSLIGHT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Theme: I Believe in Sanctification

True Purpose

Read Hebrews 12:12–17

Maybe a recent funeral reminded you of the brevity of life. Maybe it was a sermon, a Scripture reading, a news report, a movie, or a conversation with a friend. Whatever the reason, sometimes death comes to mind—a subject normally ignored.

The funeral of a friend motivated Johnny to realize how brief life can be. Johnny decided not to let those thoughts bring him down. He chose to move toward making choices he had needed to make for a long time.

This verse became his guide:

Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).

Before his time on earth would run out, Johnny made the decision to make the most of his days. He decided to pursue a life of relational peace and Christlike behavior. He could face the future of uncertainties and news reports and even death, knowing that he lived a life with his true purpose as the priority. He would live for God.

Thought for Today: Living with God’s purpose keeps us from traveling in life’s dangerous directions.

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