Clarity of Purpose
Pastor Wesley & Yajhna Sing · 2 min read
“The next day, as they were on their way and were approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof of the house about the sixth hour (noon) to pray, but he became hungry and wanted something to eat. While the meal was being prepared he fell into a trance; and he saw the sky opened up, and an object like a great sheet descending, lowered by its four corners to the earth, and it contained all kinds of four-footed animals and crawling creatures of the earth and birds of the air. A voice came to him, “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” But Peter said, “Not at all, Lord, for I have never eaten anything that is common (unholy) and [ceremonially] unclean.” And the voice came to him a second time, “What God has cleansed and pronounced clean, no longer consider common (unholy).” This happened three times, and then immediately the object was taken up into heaven.”
Peter knew his purpose and to whom he was called. He was clear about what he had to do. However at this juncture, God called him to reach out to the gentiles, i.e. Cornelius. This was completely out of his comfort zone so God had to be clear about what he called clean and what he called unclean. Peter resisted but he eventually did what God instructed him to do.
Understanding your calling and being clear about what is expected of you is a necessary part of you fulfilling your calling however there will be times there will be a deviation so that God can use you to touch lives that you do not normally touch. Be flexible to the callings and nudging of God so you do what he asks of you. Do not let your prejudices limit you in this life. Be open and clear about your purpose.
From the October 2024 issue, themed RELENTLESS IN MY GOD GIVEN PURPOSE.
