DCLM Sincere Milk 8 January 2024 — Mission Statement
DCLM Sincere Milk 8 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Mission Statement
Topic: Mission Statement
Text: Philippians 3:10-14
10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Key Verse: “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Philippians 3:10
Message
A mission statement is defined as an action-based statement that declares the purpose and goals of an important project. A mission statement is used by many people and organizations to clarify their purpose and goals. They use it to clearly state what they do, how they intend to do it, and what they hope to accomplish in life. Our mission statement as Christians is the one summary statement that best describes the purpose of our existence on earth and the goal of our Christian experiences.
The passage discusses the personal mission statement of Paul the Apostle. Paul was a man who knew exactly what he was doing and why he was doing it. He recognized his personal mission, which should be the personal mission of every Christian. Knowing Jesus Christ, experiencing His power, and identifying with His suffering should be the focus of our mission statement. We will embrace God’s will and plans for our lives once we begin walking with Him in faith and obeying the truth of the gospel. God will direct our steps and future, enable us do His will and be a part of His plan to spread the gospel and save souls. Every aspect of our lives will be used to glorify God.
Further Reading: Colossians 1:24
Prayer for today: Help me O Lord to live a purposeful life that glorifies You.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
