The Cruxes - Getting to the Heart of What’s Important - E-book - ePub

Do you know that our Father, God, has a divine assignment for each one of us and this constitutes our life's purpose? The Cruxes (Getting to the Heart of What's Important) provides a detailed and thorough understanding of why you are here on earth, and a way to discover your unique calling. Harriet Helen Oppong shows how everyday decisions and lifestyles should be in tune with and reflect our relationship with God.
She differentiates between living a purpose-filled life and simply going from day to day with no clear spiritual goal in mind. This book contains vital information for all Christians seeking a deeper and more authentic walk with their Heavenly Father. It offers an opportunity to embrace a different dimension of living, from mundane to God-inspired. Throughout the book, the author reinforces her points with scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments, using the King James version of the Bible.
This is good news in a day where many people have 'good ideas' for how to live but cannot back them up with scripture. For instance, in her introduction, the author uses illustrations from the books of Jeremiah and Genesis to show how important it is to trust in God and to discover and embrace the responsibilities He has given us. In learning what it means to live intentionally, the author emphasises that we are on the earth for a purpose and that we need to align ourselves with God's calling and plan for our lives.
This plan will be specific and will fit into the big picture of His overall design for mankind. Readers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom, hear His call, receive their heavenly assignments, and commit to carrying them out. The author tells us that we will need more than knowledge; we will also need to be transformed more into His image and likeness. She draws a clear distinction between what is really important (the cake) and what is attractive and desirable, but meaningless without the cake (the icing)When seeking God's assignment we learn that we need to tarry, or wait, on God.
If we don't tarry, we will not receive His direction and strengthening. Tarrying isn't idle behaviour, but active waiting and focussing on God's timing, developing patience and intimacy with God. This is a pertinent point for us all in today's hectic world, where waiting is not as valued as it should be. We can also understand the importance of meditating, spiritual depth, obedience, commitment and recognising God's ability to provide all we need when we are fulfilling His assignment for our lives.
Know that God will always provide the resources to finish the job, as he provided building materials for Noah to complete the Ark and tax money for Jesus and His disciples. We learn that carrying out an assignment from God usually involves waiting on Him and trusting Him to provide the necessary resources. We must never compromise on righteousness. When on assignment for God, we must maintain our integrity even when things become tough.
This allows God to demonstrate His power and provision. We learn from three Biblical kings about the importance of humility and reliance on God's grace, and understand how the wrong personal choices can sabotage God's plans. This book is a comprehensive guide to discovering God's divine assignment for our lives, how to align ourselves with it, and follow it with unwavering commitment, humility, and reliance on His guidance.
We're reminded that the fulfilment of our mandate also impacts the lives and destinies of other people. In the end, if we can stay true to God and His calling, we'll be able to say with the apostle Paul that we fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. A crown of glory awaits us. Allow The Cruxes to help you discover your divine purpose and give you a refreshed sense of your life's mission.