Be clear, be intentional about the things you want to accomplish in life. That is clarity of purpose. For Christian believers, our purpose should be in line with God’s purpose. We do not live by our purpose alone, we must include God’s divine guidance.
There are biblical examples that illustrate clarity of purpose.
1. Jesus – To Give an Abundant Life
The best example that we can find to illustrate clarity of purpose is Jesus. In John 10:10, Jesus said, “My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” In other translation, “abundant life” is used. Jesus has a clear purpose. In the context of the passage, Jesus is described as the good shepherd who always takes care of the sheep. He takes care for his people and he wants them to experience abundant life.
2. The Thief/Satan – To Steal, Kill and to Destroy
On the contrary to the purpose of Jesus, the Thief, who is also Satan, has a different purpose. That is to steal, kill, and to destroy. In John 10:10, it says, “The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy.” We should be aware that Satan has a clear purpose also. With all possible means, he is fulfilling that purpose.
3. Paul – To Bring the Good News
Apostle Paul said, “But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles…” (Gal. 1:15-16). Paul’s popular title is “Missionary to the Gentiles.” Throughout his missionary life, he fulfilled that purpose.
4. Timothy – To Teach Others
We can read in 2 Timothy 2:2, “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” Paul told Timothy to teach others what he has heard and learned so that after they learned, they will also be able to teach others as well.