Jesus: A Man On A Mission

Acts 1:7-8 (NKJV)
And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”


If we are to be followers of Christ, then we must emulate His characteristics, actions and methods. While on earth, Jesus’ actions were coordinated, they were thought out and they carried with them a purpose, God’s purpose. There is no doubt that Jesus Christ was a man on a mission from God.

His mission is seen in every facet of His journey on earth. From being baptized by John at the beginning of His ministry to the final words spoken to His disciples in Acts 1:7-8, Jesus was clearly carrying out His life’s purpose and nothing distracted Him from accomplishing it.

Christ came for one purpose, to provide a means for man to achieve salvation and to spread that knowledge to the ends of the earth. Every action He took and word that He spoke supported this purpose.

Our own lives should be led in a similar single-minded manner, with everything pointing towards Him. Paul put it best in Colossians 3:17 when he wrote, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Pray
Ask God to instill a strong sense of purpose in your life. Pray that your heart softens towards things from Him and that your walk catches fire.

Ask Yourself
Do you live your life with a single-minded purpose? When observed by others in your daily life, do they see Christ?

Take Action
Pick one of the Gospels and read it completely this week. Make note of all of Christ’s actions and see how they related to His overall purpose. Then take a look at your own life. Make note of all these things that you do which support your walk with Christ and those that distract you. Pray over this list and ask God what He would have you do with those things that distract you.