The Daily: Monday October 20, 2025

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
- Luke 4:18-19

The Crossroads of Purpose

At 30, Jesus stood at a crossroads that feels familiar to many of us. Whether we're 30, 50, or 70, we've all faced moments where we wonder: "Do I still have a purpose? And if I do, what is that purpose?" These questions aren't signs of failure or confusion—they're invitations to deeper discovery. Jesus had already been baptized, faced temptation in the wilderness, and performed his first miracle. Yet when he returned to his hometown synagogue, he was still discovering and declaring his purpose. This tells us something beautiful: purpose isn't a one-time revelation but an ongoing journey of understanding who we're called to be.

Your age doesn't disqualify you from purpose. Your past doesn't disqualify you. Your circumstances don't disqualify you. Like Jesus, you may find that your most meaningful calling emerges not despite your experiences, but because of them. The construction worker who understood oppression became the liberator. The one who faced wilderness became the guide. Purpose isn't about having it all figured out—it's about being willing to stand up and declare, "This is what I'm called to do today." It's about recognizing that your life, with all its twists and turns, has been preparing you for something significant.

Reflection Question
What experiences in your life—both joyful and difficult—might be preparing you for a purpose you haven't yet fully recognized?

We might start to think about, do I still have a purpose? And if I do, what is that purpose?        Pastor Jason

Prayer
God, help me see that my life's journey, with all its unexpected turns, has been preparing me for purpose. Give me courage to stand at this crossroads and trust that you are still writing my story. Amen.