November 19, 2004

[Rev. Doc]

One In Purpose

"then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose"
Philippians 2:2

There are times when we forget what our purpose is as His servants in this world.

One of golf's immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President's beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball placidly waited on the tee. Again the Scotchman swung, and again he missed. Our President waited patiently through six tries and then quietly stated, "There seems to be a fair amount of exercise in the game, but I fail to see the purpose of the ball."

Prayer: Ask God to help you stay focused on His purpose for your life, which is His purpose in this world.

"Imagine people going to work day after day without knowing their company's business, yet that's exactly what happens when church members don't know what their church is trying to do. Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim."
~George Santayana.