Your Purpose and New Identity

When our Father’s abiding word is working within you, you have found your purpose for your life, and this purpose becomes your identity. Too many believers today do not know where they fit in the Kingdom of God. One of the very first acts of every Christian should be to find out what God’s purpose for them is in this life. Before we can begin to please God with our works we must first find out what His purpose is for us.

If we are not of this world then we should not be so concerned about where we fit in it. This short time we have on earth is a time of testing to see if we are loyal subjects who will serve our Father or serve the ruler of this world, the prince of darkness (ref. Eph. 2:2). This life is training us to be prepared to endure the lengthy boot camp God has called us into.

Our Father has a three-part purpose for giving each and every one of us a word. It gives us direction on what we are called to do for His people. The word gives purpose by revealing to us how we are to go about fulfilling the work He has placed before us. He has a purpose for imparting into us a spiritual gift from the Holy Spirit so that we will be equipped to demonstrate His power, letting all know that we are His anointed ones for the job He has purposed us to do.

When most of us begin to think about what we could possibly do for the Kingdom of God we are limited in our thoughts to just a few duties found within the local congregation. You might consider being a pastor, a or praise and worship leader, a sound and technical person, a Sunday school teacher or one of the other smaller positions. We cannot limit God and keep Him locked in the box that man has created appearing to be the only expression of His church the world will see. Our Father is much more radical than what most people may think, so do not be surprised if His word to you sounds a bit unethical and unacceptable to the religious standards many of the pious bunch hold today.

One of the most quoted verses of Scripture that most of us have either heard or been falsely corrected by is found in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” If you read this verse a couple of times you might see that there is a condition within this verse that is very important. It seems that every time things do not work out for one of our brothers or sisters we quote this verse as to say it’s okay. You love God, however, you are going to make mistakes or bad things are going to happen to you that’s just the way it is. Well, I have found that the part that makes all the difference is found in the last few words of this verse, “called according to His purpose.” Now if you read this verse as it is written then you will see that it is saying if you are in God’s purpose and do all things according to His word (your calling, commission and gifting) good things will come to you and the evil one cannot touch you.

Most people think that if they are doing good things for people then they are fulfilling God’s purpose, but that is simply not so. I counsel people almost every day. Many of them are doing good things in the site of the religious bunch to impress one another and God too. But their good deeds are dead works in the eyes of God leaving them an open target for Satan to mess up their lives. Now, if they are doing what our Father has commissioned them to do then the devil cannot touch them; “he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him” (1 John 5:18b). Or do you believe that God has no power over the devil? Let’s get real here, God created ALL things and this includes Satan who has a purpose, too; remember, “He comes to steal, kill and destroy” (John 10:10). What is your purpose and what are you called, commissioned and equipped to do for our Master and Lord Jesus Christ and His Church?

The Process, Baptism of Fire

There is a process that everyone must go through before they can receive their promise. No one likes the process and some fail the test by doubting God and His word. That is why the verse says, “For many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14). Not everyone is able to hold on to His word through all the obstacle courses this boot camp has laid out to test their faith. To be in God’s Army you have to be fit to endure it all until you finally come to the place where all the pain and suffering just does not matter anymore. Many make grand commitments to the Holy Spirit while standing in the midst of His Shekinah glory. It is easy to serve God when you feel as though Jesus has His hand on your shoulder. The real test comes when you are standing alone toe to toe with the devil and he is doing his best to get you to believe Satan rather than God and beating you down with doubt and disbelief. Remember these words when you are being tested in this manner: He that is in you is greater than he that is of this world. And don’t doubt in darkness what you have committed to in the light. Everything will be all right, for when you have passed through the process you will reap what has been promised to you.

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“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11b).

Before David was placed upon the throne, he received a word from Prophet Samuel that he would, in fact, someday become the king (ref.1 Samuel 16:1-13). Twenty years later that word came to pass, because David kept that word in his forethoughts and every time he was challenged by whatever obstacles were thrown into his path he was reminded of his purpose.

During the process David’s prophetic word was put to the test. He was challenged many times when he faced the lion in the woods. David could have died. His prophecy would not have come to pass except he was reminded of God’s word and promise. He could not die. He had power over the lion, because his word had not yet come to pass.

When David faced the bear, it was the same situation, but this time his faith was stronger because he survived the lion. When David took the five small stones to challenge the giant it was nothing, because his faith had already grown to the point where he knew the giant could not touch him. David was believing in the word of God and fulfilling the purpose in his life.

The evil one cannot touch you if you are in the will of God. If the devil is beating you up something is wrong. You need to find out from the Lord if He wants you to be somewhere else or if you need to change what you are doing. God is holding men and women accountable today in what they say and how they lead His troops into this new battle.

“My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment” (James 3:1).

There is greater accountability for those who are in leadership, because they are accountable to God Almighty for what they tell others to do. They are accountable for your soul. This is not a picnic or a party. The Church is not another club to join. It is becoming an entity issuing fatigues and bars and stripes. It is calling out those who will fight in this spiritual war.

Remember, what you do in this life will determine your rank and position for eternity. How you lead others in this life will determine where you are placed in His chain of command. Don’t let the devil give you an image of heaven with you wearing a white gown sitting on a cloud strumming a harp. That is not the Kingdom of Heaven!

Those who have gone to the other side, those who died and returned, have said it is just like earth but much, much better. Sometimes we take this life far too seriously. In all reality we are too comfortable. When we begin to worship this life greater than the one to come then our life becomes difficult to find peace or hear the Prince of Peace.

When you are called out by God and His word abides in you, you have chosen to come in agreement with His word. You have saluted and marched toward the call of God, and you cannot afford to look back. A person is not fit for the kingdom of God if they put their hands to the plow and then look back.

“But Jesus said to him, ‘No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God'” (Luke 9:62).

Don’t look to the past and lament about how things used to be. We do not serve a God of the past. He is a God of today. He is not a God who died, gave us a book, and put us in charge. God is ruling and reigning from heaven now.

Every situation and every occurrence in your life has a meaning from heaven above. In everything that happens in your life, there is a cause and effect. When unexpected things happen to you and you do not know why, you need to seek God and find out. You have a right to know and you can find out because Jesus is alive and speaking to everyone who will follow the sound of His voice.

His Promises Will Come to Pass IF…

The promises of God are very personal and are directly connected to you doing whatever He asks you to do. The more you do for Him the more He will do for you. It is like any relationship you must be willing to give of yourself even at the most difficult of times. The devil will try and make you believe God just wants to take your life and make you a slave. Not so, in fact you will find that after you have served Him awhile and proved to Him you are loyal to do whatever He ask of you He will trust you with more and more of His power, people and resources. It is a great thing when you have finally come to the place where God starts calling you His friend. To be a friend of God is to operate in a higher covenant with Him; you find yourself in a relationship that is full of His promises.

Over the years I have witnessed people trying all kinds of weird methods in an attempt to force the promises written in the bible to come to pass for their needs. I have heard many preachers saying that we can have whatever we ask just by claiming it in the name of Jesus, as if you can use His name to cast spells. The bible is not like Aladdin’s lamp. We cannot just rub it three times chanting a few verses and receive whatever you are wishing for.

To have a true friend takes a lot of effort and years of bonding. With each battle you find yourself in; you know your Friend is always right behind you backing you up. You have to want to go the distance with Jesus in order to build this type of relationship. He desires us all to be His friend; that is what He created us for. Begin building your relationship with Jesus today by asking what you can do for Him; rather than telling Him what YOU want. This is the KEY that unlocks the door to the abundant life He promised you and me.

“Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given” (Mark 4:24)

HIDE-N-SEEK by, Kent Simpson

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Blessings,
Judith from Canada

Thank You for these messages. I want to live that kind of Life – Life in the Spirit. I want to hear God like that and see into the supernatural also. I thank God for you and your kindness to me. You are my Elijah! May God help me to be all that He created me to be and do all He created me to do for Him and His Kingdom.

Our God is a Great God!
I am claiming that motto also – Pray – Hear – Obey!

Thank you Pastor Kent for your messages; It is a help and blessing to all of us. And to see God work through you in prophesying to the men – that is awesome!

We are a blest people –

Dear Kent

Your words always carry life. How I wish I could just sit under you for 10 minutes and have you speak into my life ….. then commission me. God bless you and your ministry.

Numbers 6:24
Peter

Thank you for another truly, wonder-filled, word from the Lord; I find myself waiting for them after my request goes out.

I always want you to know the value they hold for me. This time no different, yet, this one I keep asking…Lord, have I not always had your Holy Spirit, even though I may have encumbered it through the “doubt and unbelief” of its power for me?

He will reveal all, I know. I also get “the children’s bread,” from your articles and sermons you send. I love them.

I thank you so ever much for your work of the Lord.
Kim

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Old Testament Times

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