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A Divine Appointment

God promised this good news about his Son ahead of time through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures. His Son was descended from David. . . . This Son is Jesus Christ our LORD. Through him we have received God’s grace and our appointment to be apostles.

—Romans 1:2-5

Take a look at your business card. Is there anything that indicates who you really are? Does it mention your status at work, your mission, the reason you’re here? If it doesn’t you might wonder why. You are here by divine appointment to do the work of God. You have only one real boss. You have only one job to complete before you go on to your next assignment. No matter where you live, where you work, what title you list on your card, you have one real job—to do the will of God.

When did you sign up? You signed up the day you declared that Jesus was your Savior, the day you realized that the Son of God had the power to change your life. It was the best news you had ever heard. He signed the contract with you, offering to mentor you and train you for the job.

As you start your work today, stop to check in with your boss. Make sure you understand all the messages in your inbox so you can make a difference. You’re the one he named to get the job done, and he’s very proud of you. It’s going to be a great day.

Pursue the job for which you signed up: to do the will of God.

RENEWED FOR A PURPOSE

Lord, thank you for hiring me to do the job you have in mind for me. Help me do the work you’ve assigned me with great love and integrity. Bless my work today in you. Amen.