December 2014
Purpose…
Over the past year I spent considerable time meditating on
the idea of “purpose” with dad’s passing, mom’s necessitated move, pending sale
of the family home and our own transition into the world of human trafficking. I found myself regularly drawn to the haunting
concept of “why”. Why death? Why
sickness? Why change? Why here, now, this way… From what I see in scripture and
throughout history, God does nothing without purpose and meaning…Eternal
meaning (Rom. 8 &9;
Eph. 1). In His plan,
there is not a single unanswered “why?”.
Our
God embodies the concept of purpose. Being made in His image, we are all purpose
driven creatures. How many of this
generation are looking for a “cause” to dedicate themselves towards yet are
blind as to the weight of being brought from dust to existence for an eternal purpose?
People want a “why” for life but often settle for pat answers rather than truth
with deep meaning:
“For you formed my inward parts; you
knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.” (Ps. 139)
-Intentionally
designed.
For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Eph. 10) -Divinely purposed.
What Joy and Comfort! Even our
hardest times are married to Biblical promises of redemptive results for “those
called according to His purpose”(James 1; Romans 8). It’s this certainty that
enables us to walk through our darkest hours, and to then walk others through
their own, such as those caught in the web of human trafficking.
Having the understanding that very people
consumed by the commerce of modern slavery carry the image and purpose of their
Creator compels us to act. The young girls in hidden rooms across this country
who can’t break their captor’s bonds are made in the Image of the Eternal King. The young and old unable to escape never-ending,
back breaking servitude in homes, factories and fields right here in America are
made in the likeness of our Lord!
With this in mind, and as the year
draws to a close, we ask that you prayerfully consider partnering with us
through a tax deductible donation as we seek to bring the Hope, Love and Eternal
Significance ascribed by our Lord to each of these. Your support will
enable us to begin the work of unifying many of fantastic ministries and
non-profits in South Florida in a coalition to better meet the needs of those
being crushed, bring information to those who can help rescue and be a stronger
voice for those who have none.
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