HAPPINESS vs PURPOSE


*DAILY DEW 29TH/NOVEMBER/2020*

*HAPPINESS vs PURPOSE*

_Key Bible Text:_
*Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne. Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up.*
(Hebrew 12:2-3 (GNB))

_Bible Insight:_
It is said that doing what makes you happy is a sign that you are fulfilling purpose. Well, I want to burst your bubbles a little. It is not always true that what makes you happy will necessarily be what your purpose is connected to. Sometimes, what makes you happy might just be that selfish you enjoying what you are doing-- that can never be you fulfilling purpose. 

Now let's look at this from the perspective of the life of Jesus and His journey to the cross through earth from birth to death-- and then resurrection. Please make no mistake about it. Jesus was a man when He as on earth, as such He was not happy about going to the cross especially when the time for his death drew close. Check out the garden of Gethsemane experience. The Bible makes it clear that what kept him going, and what made him defy the shame of the cross, was the future joy awaiting Him. 

Listen friends, we need to learn that the best yardstick of purpose is not necessarily doing what makes you happy. Sometimes you will need to do a lot of things that are painful, stressful and shrouded in unhappiness (both directly and indirectly), in order to achieve your purpose. Quit using the yardstick of "whatever makes you happy" to determine whether or not you are fulfilling purpose. Rather focus on the future joy, and the greater good on the long run. 

MEDITATION:
*Above all, ask God to show you what your purpose is and keep you pushing it even when it is not making sense at the moment.*

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