South County Church
Thrive – healthy and growing in all areas of your life.
Do you ever wander aimlessly?
Big Idea: You were designed with Purpose and you have a Purpose!
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10 NLT – formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” 6 “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 7 The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” 9 Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! 10 Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”
How can we grab ahold of God’s purpose for us?
· Recognize God’s plans were established before we took a breath.
o You have been designed by God for God.
§ Jeremiah 1:4-5 NLT – 4 The Lord gave me this message: 5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
o You have been set apart.
§ Psalm 139:16 NLT – 16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.
o You have been ordained or appointed
§ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV – 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
§ 1 Peter 2:9 NIV – 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
· Don’t allow excuses to keep you from following the Lord and His plans.
o Jeremiah 1:6 NLT – 6 “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
o Jeremiah 1:6-8 NLT – 7 The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you.
o 1 Kings 18:21 NIV – 21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing.
· Allow the Lord to fill your mouth and direct your steps
o Jeremiah 1:9 NLT – 9 Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth!
o Psalm 119:130 NLT –130 The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
o Psalm 37:23-24 NLT – 23 The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. 24 Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.
o Isaiah 30:21 NLT –21 Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.
Are you confident in your purpose?
· You have been designed by God and have a calling on your life.
Next Steps
o Memorize: Psalm 139:16
o Evaluate: What are the excuses that are keeping you away from God’s best?
o Action: Step out in faith trusting that the Lord will give you what you need to fulfill His plans.