I was thinking about John the Baptist this morning. John was born for the purpose of introducing the Messiah to the world. He was sent to preach
"Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." Once Jesus came on the scene, John went on to his reward. He had served his divine purpose.
Jesus came for the purpose of sacrificing His Life for the sins of the World.
Jhn 12:27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Jesus served His Divine purpose on earth.
Heres the question: Do you believe all people are born with a specific divine purpose? Or are only certain ones born for a specific purpose? If you believe you have a specific purpose, have you achieved that purpose? (Or are you achieving that purpose?). Now I'm familar with the old song "I was born to serve the Lord", but my question goes farther than that. Is there a specific mission you have been sent to fulfill?
Now, this is what I think:
1) Certain people are born to serve specific divine purposes in life. Moses was one. Paul was another.
2) I don't think ALL people have a defined, specific purpose. Including myself.