Marching, Fighting, Or Supplying – The Goal Is The Same
My mom loves working on our family history. The Ancestry tree she has built is quite impressive and goes back many generations. We were able to use the records she found when I wanted to become a member of the DAR.
She helped me connect all the dots and cross all the tees so that I could be a DAR member. However, my ancestor wasn’t a general or a colonel; he wasn’t even a private. Instead, he supplied items for the war effort, and that counted.
Have you ever noticed that when people share who their ancestors were, they are always famous? As far as I know, we’ve never run across a famous person in our history, and I’m betting that is the same with most people.
A month or so ago, I listened to an online sermon about our purpose in life. The pastor mentioned that people all want these grand purposes in life and might completely ignore the one that the Lord gave them. We can’t all be preachers. Most of us will never write devotional books that are published for millions to read. But, our purpose in life can still be impactful if it is what the Lord gave us.
What if your purpose in life is to raise your children in the church? That isn’t a small accomplishment, and it can have a generational impact. Maybe it is to mentor someone who is struggling. What if your purpose is to sing in the choir? And, possibly, your purpose is to go to your work every day and let the light of Christ shine through you for your co-workers to see!
My ancestor could have wanted a splashy title during the war. He might have dreamed of people remembering his name and telling their children about his accomplishments. He probably thought that the job of delivering supplies was not that important.
The truth is that we need a supply person just like we need a general. Without supplies, the war would have quickly ended. The same is true when it comes to the army for Christ. We all have a purpose against the enemy. You might not feel like you are on the front line, but suppliers are needed in order to win the war. Spoiler Alert: the war is already won!!!
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Job 42:2 NIV
2 “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
You have a purpose and a part to play in the Lord’s army. It doesn’t matter if you are marching, fighting, or supplying – the goal is still the same!!!
To GOD Goes The Glory!
Have A Blessed Day!
Great post. Thank you for reminding us that God has created all of us with a purpose. We are all special.
May God Bless you in all you do.
Wonderful and insightful post. Thank you!
Great post! Thank you
Thank you for sharing this wonderful reminder. I too, as a young woman wondered many of those things but now in the Fall of my life, I can clearly see Gods plan and how He used me and is using me today. Thank you for the awesome reminder.
As we get older, we have a better view of how the Lord has used us in so many ways.
Great post today. We are all so blessed when we do what we can, where we are.
Tania,
Your DAR patriot was a very important person! I am also a DAR and have several family members/patriots, most of whom were just average farmers who felt passionately about the independence of this country. They all were very important and did what they could to help.🇺🇸
Thank you so much for your Sunday devotion and sharing your faith❤️
Do you mind sharing about your closet? Did you use a closet system or were they custom built?
LOVE today’s devotional 🙏
There is no service in Christ too small. Thanks for the reminder and encouraging words.
Yes! We have a purpose in God’s kingdom. No matter how seemingly small, all are needed!