Saturday Morning Devotional

Know Your Mission and Take the Opportunities

I love beach vacations! One of my favorite parts of a beach vacation is getting up before everyone else and going down to the beach to have a peaceful time with the Lord. You have to know your mission and take the opportunities. The Lord tends to speak very clearly in those times, probably because I am listening a little more closely. What is irritating is having that time interrupted.

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This reminds me of a time in the Bible when Jesus went out and was sitting by the sea. I can only imagine how peaceful that must have been – the water lightly rolling onto the shore and birds singing up above Him. Then here came the crowds!

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“On that day, Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while the whole crowd stood on the shore. Then He told them many things in parables…” Matthew 13:1-3

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I am sure I would have been a little irritated, but not Jesus! He took the opportunity to preach to the crowds. After all, that was what He came here to do; it was His mission. He knew His mission, and He knew He had a limited time on earth to complete it. He took every opportunity that came His way.

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He also had such love and compassion for the people. Part of His mission was showing us His love. He definitely took every opportunity to fulfill that mission. This aspect of His mission didn’t just manifest itself in Him spending his time ministering and preaching to people, but it was ultimately shown through His death on the cross.

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“Now My soul is trouble. What should I say, ‘Father, save Me from this hour?’ But that is why I came to this hour.'” John 12: 27

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It seems that there are some benefits when you know your mission and take the opportunities.

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When You Know Your Mission

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• It is easier to stay on task.
• You can see the opportunities set before you more easily.
• You don’t mind the “interruptions” in life.
• You know you have a limited time to complete the mission, so there is a sense of urgency.
• You make a difference in the lives of others.

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So what is your mission? I feel like we have many missions. Your mission is whatever the Lord calls you to do, and each person’s are unique. A mission can be:

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• Raising children
• Loving a spouse
• Ministering to a friend
• Teaching
• Praying for people
• Running a business
• Spreading the Gospel
• Singing in the choir
• Working in the nursery
• Having a listening ear
• Whatever career He leads you to
• Volunteering for a non-profit
• Babysitting for a parent in need
• Supporting a children’s home

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And on and on and on! Your mission doesn’t have to be what you consider a big thing. It is what the Lord wants you to do. That makes it a big thing!

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Mission and Opportunity Scriptures

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“Jesus knew that His mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture, He said, ‘I am thirsty.'” John 19:28

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“Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:16

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“Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” Ephesians 5:17

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Mission Quotes of the Week

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Song

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This is an older song. In fact, it is the one that helped me make the decision to help with Mission Friends when my kids were very little. I absolutely love this song! Click here to here the song, “Be the One” by Al Denson.

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Related Post

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My grandmother (Grace), never stopped ministering and living out her mission. See the post about her here – entitled, “Don’t Let Age Stop You.”

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Think about your missions. I would love to hear about them (both daily and long term missions) in the comments. Know your mission and take the opportunities!

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Have a Grace & Joy-filled day!

Susan

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“When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy.” Psalms 94:19