What is God’s purpose for you? Isaiah 43:21 says “This people have I formed for myself; they shall show forth my praise.” This Scripture is primarily speaking about Israel. God’s purpose for Israel was, is, and will be to show forth His praise in the earth. Through the Jewish people God brought forth the promised Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Through God’s ancient people He gave us His precious Word, the Bible. And they are yet to show forth His praise in magnificent ways (Romans 11:15).
God also wants to show forth His praise through you and me. 1 Peter 23:9 tells us: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar (set apart) people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
The words “show forth” are the Greek word “exaggello” which means “to publish, to celebrate.” It comes from a root word “aggelos” which means “a messenger, or especially an angel.”
What does God want you to do? To be an angelic messenger! God wants to use you as His messenger to bring His Word, His truth, and His love to those you are with each day.
This means, of course, that you begin in your home. Mother, you have little ones, and maybe bigger ones around you every day. You are God’s messenger to each one of them. You have the opportunity to bring God’s Word and truth to them every day—when you are lying down, walking around, or sitting at the table (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). You are to light up their lives and little by little bring them from darkness to light.
You’ll continue to be God’s messenger when you leave the home too—when you go out to get the groceries or whatever you have to do. Remember you are God’s messenger to everyone you meet.
Have a lovely day being God’s angel to everyone in your home.
Blessings to you,
Nancy Campbell