Embracing God's purpose: Come Forth, There's a Greater Plan Ahead.

 

Embrace Your Greater Purpose: Arise and Come Forth

A few years ago, I was at a restaurant when I saw my friend Ejiro sitting alone, enjoying some ice cream. The appealing look of her dessert tempted me to ask for a taste. But as soon as I took a bite, I realized something was off—it was sour. Looking closer, I saw that the ice cream had separated, with water pooling on the side. I told Ejiro, “This ice cream is bad.” She smiled and replied, “Eh, it’s okay, I can manage it; it’s better than nothing.”

That encounter stayed with me long after I left the restaurant. As I reflected on it, I realized it had a deeper meaning: many of us settle for less because we fail to recognize the greater things God has in store for us. We often envy others' seemingly perfect lives, unaware of the challenges they face. And too often, we rush into decisions simply because we’re tired of waiting, not realizing that God has something far better planned for us.

God's Plan for You

For each of us, God has a well-thought-out plan and purpose. None of us is a mistake. In Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV), God says to the prophet, “Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee...” This scripture emphasizes that God has known us even before we were born. Our lives are not random—they are part of His divine plan. But to fully walk in this plan, we must break free from the walls of limitation and lies we’ve believed about ourselves.

As Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Our mindset plays a huge role in how we see ourselves and the life we are capable of living. We need to transform our thinking to align with God’s truth.

In John 11:43, when Jesus called Lazarus to come forth from the grave, He was issuing a command to step beyond limitations, break free from bondage, and move into something greater. “Come forth” was not just a physical command—it was a spiritual invitation to rise above the past and embrace the fullness of God’s plan.

Similarly, in Isaiah 60:1, God says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” God has called us to be lights in the world, to shine forth His glory. He knows the smallness we sometimes feel, but He is calling us to something greater.

Living in God's Promise

In Romans 8:14-17, we are reminded that we have not been given a spirit of bondage, but the Spirit of adoption. “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God… The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.” As children of God, we are heirs to His promises. Our identity in Christ is one of victory, not defeat. We are called to rise above our circumstances and walk in the fullness of His purpose.

God’s plan for us is not one of limitation or defeat. We are meant to rise above, not to remain beneath. “I shall be above only, and not beneath” (Deuteronomy 28:13). No matter the challenges, we are called to walk in victory, living out God’s promises.

So, the time is now for you to arise, come forth, and embrace the life He’s calling you to. Don’t settle for less when God has something greater in store. Trust Him, step out in faith, and let Him lead you into the abundant life He’s preordained for you.