FOCUS ON YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE

OCTOBER 15

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as 

to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing 

that of the Lord ye shall receive the 

reward of the inheritance: for ye serve 

the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:23–24).

A lot of people allow themselves to be distracted. 

They get caught up in the busyness of life, petty 

worries, and worldly pursuits. Before they realize it, they’ve 

veered off course from God's divine purpose. Distractions

can cause you to lose sight of what truly matters. They pull 

you away from your God-given assignment. So, stay alert 

and refuse to be distracted. 

God has planned a specific work for you to do. There’s

a divine assignment with your name on it. If you neglect 

it, you will have to give account to Him. So stay focused 

on your purpose. The Lord Jesus said, “...My meat is to 

do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work”

(John 4:34). “I must work the works of him that sent 

me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man 

can work” (John 9:4). 

Are you about the Father’s work? Is it your goal to finish

your assignment, to fulfil your ministry in the Gospel? The

Apostle Paul had the same mindset as the Lord Jesus; 

he refused every form of distraction and stayed focused 

on His assignment. In Philippians 3:13-14, he said, “…

this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are 

behind, and reaching forth unto those things which 

are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the 

high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

In Hebrews 12:1, he gave an important admonition 

which, apparently, was a hallmark of his own life. He said, 

“…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth 

so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the 

race that is set before us.” At the end, he said, “I have 

fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have

kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). That’s what truly matters. 

Be mindful of your divine purpose and responsibilities. 

Be faithful and diligent in the things God has asked you to 

do. We have a clear mandate to complete the full preaching 

of the Gospel to the whole world. You have a role in this

Set your eyes on the goal, run your race with perseverance 

and finish your course with joy. Praise God!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the divine assignment you've 

given me. I refuse to be distracted by people, situations, 

or circumstances. I focus my heart and energy on 

fulfilling your purpose for my life. I run my race with 

determination and finish my course with joy, bringing 

glory to your Name, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Timothy 4:7; Acts 20:24; John 17:4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 & Isaiah 61-63

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 6:1-14 & 1 Kings 22