DAILY APPOINTED
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles…
Galatians 1:15-16a (NIV)
The moments of your life have been divinely appointed by God. He uniquely created you. There is no other you on the planet. You live at a unique time in history to fulfill a unique calling. He’s big enough to run the galaxies, yet He’s personal enough to divinely appoint the moments and seasons of your life. God placed you exactly where you are, and when you read this today, know and rest in the fact that He has hand-chosen the people and events in your life.
Paul was appointed to be set apart for the Gospel since the beginning of time. This was his unique calling. This may seem like a simple verse; however, it reveals that God has plans. Your life and the world may seem like they are spinning out of control, but God has plans. He divinely appointed or allowed every situation in your life, and He wants you to trust Him and walk with Him. Be faithful to do that today. Even Jesus was divinely appointed to come through the line of King David. When you zoom out, you see how big and powerful He is. And when you zoom in, you see how personally and intricately involved He is. The feeling of control is simply an illusion. Honestly, God is far better at managing our lives than we are. I’m realizing my job is to wake up each day and be faithful to serve God and live for Him. Just be faithful to be present in each divinely appointed moment. Whoever you pass on a walk, or bump into running an errand, or the time you’re sitting at a stop light, all of it, big and small, is meant to be woven into the fabric of your life.
APPLICATION: Slow down and pay attention. Seek to be fully present wherever you are.
PRAYER: Lord, as I step into this day, help me to be mindful of You in every moment. Teach me to honor You in both the little things and the big things that come my way. Let my thoughts, words and actions reflect Your love and bring You glory throughout this day. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?