Read John 12:20-33
“Purpose”
Fred Watkins
Jesus clearly states His purpose. It is to glorify His Father.
My goals and desires in life have changed over the years. As a youth it was to be a good athlete and make good enough grades to stay out of trouble with my parents. Then it became a goal to have a career and a family, not necessarily in that order. Age changes things as we mature and adjustments are made.
Jesus in all ways served His purpose of glorifying His Father. Jesus also asked us to follow Him even unto death. I am not ready to die, yet I am willing to die to the things of this earth. If we are to be honored by the Father as was Jesus, the message is clear - follow and serve Him. My purpose should be clear now, be a servant who glorifies God and loves his fellow man. Now that is a purpose for which I can live and die.
