Scripture reveals we were not only created on purpose, but for a purpose. And while that purpose may bring opposition, it also brings authority and sends us forward.
Notes:
Luke 4
Why do you exist?
Why were you created?
The Bible says we were not only created on purpose,
but that we were created for a purpose.
Luke 1:3 (NLT)
Luke 1:4 (NLT)
What is God’s purpose?
Luke 4:14–30
#1 Purpose Brings Opposition
Before you accomplish the purpose of God, you need to have the Spirit of God.
Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV)
Luke 4:18–19 (NKJV)
"The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD."
Jesus doesn’t just bring comfort.
He claims authority.
He is the Messiah.
Luke 4:30 (NKJV)
Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way.
Luke 4:30 (MSG)
But He gave them the slip and was on His way.
Living for God’s purpose brings opposition.
Live for God’s purposes rather than your own.
Luke 4:31–37
#2 Purpose Carries Authority
Opposition is confirmation that we are on the right track.
Sometimes opposition is correction.
Sometimes opposition is immaturity.
Sometimes opposition has consequences.
"The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully consecrated to Him."
—D.L. Moody
But Jesus isn’t just authoritative, He’s compassionate.
He’s not just powerful, He’s loving and merciful.
Luke 4:38–44
#3 Purpose Sends You Forward
Jesus had authority in the synagogue,
compassion in the home, and
mercy in the streets.
Luke 4:43 (NKJV)
but He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent."
What is your purpose?
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