Do you ever think about why it is that you're alive, despite all of the odds facing humanity?
You could have a heart attack.
A vending machine could tip over the next time you use it and kill you.
You could trip on your own shoelaces and hit your head hard enough that you die.
Those don't even account for murder and other lethal crimes.
Your continued existence in safety should be proof enough that God has a specific purpose for you, even more so when you've gone through visibly life threatening events--such as cancer, other horrible diseases, and mean humans.
More importantly, I think we need to remember how much potential rests in every single one of us. After all, one of the best defenses Satan has against our serving God is keeping us distracted from God's will, and he can do that in a number of ways, be it temptation, entertainment, or obligations.
The fact of the matter is that the only obligation we should ever feel the need to respond to is the direct call of God. And let me tell you, that is a good obligation. It's such a good obligation that I won't feel like an obligation or a duty because you'll want to do it.
Take a moment to imagine the potential change in this world if every person who went to your church lived vividly and outrageously for God, loving their communities in outlandish ways and not caring about the potential social consequences of suddenly being a "weird" person in society.
Now imagine the potential change if everyone in every church around the world began living every moment of every day with God's will and God's agenda in mind.
There is so much potential within each of us.
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10 ESV).
Will you live in the truth of who God made you to be? Will you accept the new identity God offers you? Will you turn away from the past, looking instead to the present and the future in which you are no longer enslaved to your past sins?
"Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:34-36 ESV).
You are free.
Don't stay standing in the cell with the door open wide, afraid of what might happen if you leave.
Walk out that door and don't look back.
Keep your eyes on the One who opened the door for you and leads you into true life.
Embrace your full potential.
J. J. Hanna is a writer and reader who loves God and wants to help encourage others with what she knows and what she's learning. Answer her questions with a quick note and connect with her on social media. She's excited to hear from you!
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