Whose Purpose Is It?

Acts 5:33-39 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.

This was in reference to the disciples spreading the word about Jesus. I have found myself enjoying the book of Acts. I have never really read much of it until the past couple of weeks and now I am drawn to it continually. These words embody the life we lead in Christ Jesus. If we are willing to follow Him and act when the Lord calls, we will be unstoppable in our mission for the Kingdom. It causes me pause when I consider the work I am doing. Am I spending time focused on Jesus and the work I can do for Him, or am I focused on activities I want to do and purposes I deem important? I know that I want God to go ahead of me and prepare the way in all things, but I also need to pay attention to my purpose. Am I living according to the purpose of God or the purpose of me? It is encouraging to know that if I am willing to follow the calling of the Father, then no one and no thing will thwart His plan. Now to seek His purpose for my life.