Christ's Focus

Right now I am going through a Beth Moore bible study called “Breaking Free.” Today I was asked the question, “What was Christ’s ultimate purpose in His earthly life?” The options were,

A. To receive the punishment for sin

B. To bind up the brokenhearted

C. To do the will of His Father

D. To set the captives free

E. To save the lost

F. To show Gods love

Of course I knew He came to do all of those amazing things, but I knew the answer was ultimately C. Then, I started thinking about my own life. If Christ came to be the perfect example for us, then that needs to be the ultimate purpose of my life! So if Christ’s ultimate purpose is to do the will of His Father, I want it to be mine, too! Here’s my point: Sometimes I get so caught up with what I am supposed to “do” and forget about the “why.” I want to farm, inspire others with music, I want to do ministry, take care of my body, help others take care of theirs, give to the poor, help the oppressed, be married one day and be a mom, love my family, etc.) All my wants and desires. But, if I constantly focus on what I am supposed to "do" and forget about the "why", (to do the will of my Father) it’s exhausting!! Yes, Christ came to receive the punishment for sin, bind up the brokenhearted, set the captives free, save the lost, to show God's love, but His focus was on one thing alone, doing God’s will. (Matthew 26:42, John 4:34, John 6:38) He allowed God to have complete authority over His life. Christ wanted to obey and DO all those things because He knew His LORD Loved Him. This was Freedom, and the freedom He offers to me as well. I want that. RETURN. REST. QUIET. CONFIDENT. Isaiah 30