The Battles Women FaceSample

The Battles Women Face: Purpose

I’m a sports fan, specifically a football fan. When my team was in a win-or-go home game, I was...let’s just call it...highly enthusiastic. As we watched the game with some friends, I would stand up and yell basically when anything happened. Apparently, it got to be a bit much for the person behind me because he kindly asked if I could stay seated so he could see the TV. My response to him was an emphatic, “I can’t help it!”

I think our purpose is a lot like that.

In today’s reading, we encounter Moses. He had the unique experience of hearing God say, “...You must lead my people Israel out of Egypt”. Interestingly though, even before that happened, we were already seeing glimpses of how God intended to use him.

When Moses was back in Egypt and saw one of his fellow Israelites being beaten by an Egyptian, what does he do? He steps in to defend him. The next day, he sees two Israelites having a feud and again, he tries to help them resolve their dispute. Later on, he comes to the aid of some women who were being harassed in the wilderness.

So, before there was the calling of deliverer, Moses had been living out that role.

We often think our purpose is a big mystery to be discovered but could it be it’s actually been a part of us all along? What situations have you been in where you just couldn’t help but do something about it? It may not have felt like anything big but it could be an indicator of something big that God wants to do in you and through you.

Also remember this, just because it is your purpose doesn’t mean it will be easy. Moses had to deal with Pharaoh and a bunch of complaining Israelites along with the challenges of the Red Sea and living in the wilderness. But every time, God was faithful to take care of him.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made with a unique set of skills, talents, and strengths. God has equipped you to live your life on purpose for Him. Before you know it, maybe you’ll be saying, “I just can’t help it!” as you begin to fulfill that calling.