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Devotional

The Greater Purpose

by COLETTE CORREA GENERAL Trust
The Greater Purpose
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9

In His sovereign plan, God knew that letting Joseph’s brothers sell him to the Egyptians would serve a greater purpose. Unjustly incarcerated and accused of a crime he never committed, Joseph endured years in prison before understanding God’s greater purpose.


John the Baptist also experienced injustice and paid a high price for it, when he boldly spoke the truth, by confronting Herod and Herodias of their adulterous affair. His speaking the truth cost him his head. His beheading was unjust and unfair, however, even John the Baptist who had previously proclaimed “He (Jesus) must increase and I must decrease” understood that God always has a greater purpose and we must submit to it for His thoughts are not our thoughts, neither are His ways our ways for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than our ways and His thoughts than our thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)


Are you in a place where you are having a hard time understanding how what you’re experiencing will all work out for God’s greater purpose? Are you overwhelmed by fears, anxieties, depression, insecurities, rejection, shame, burnout, and finding life unbearable?


My friend, stay encouraged because God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29) God knows all intricate details of the circumstances of your life, and to reassure you, He declares: “For I know the plans I have for you,” …“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)


For even though it is not very clear what His ultimate purpose is in allowing those painful challenges in your life, He already has a beautiful outcome sorted out. But He wants you to trust Him as you go through the process of surrendering to this unwelcoming trying season in your life. For after a little while, you will understand, praise God, and declare “Whatever had been intended to harm me, God intended it for good to accomplish His greater purpose in my life.”


Closing Prayer
Gracious Heavenly Father, help me remember that just as You have been faithful yesterday, not only to me but those who have come before me, You will be faithful to me today and tomorrow. Give me eyes to see things the way You see them, so I may patiently wait for the fulfillment of your greater purpose in my life. Amen.
Question for Reflection

What has been the most challenging situation in your life in which you had a hard time believing that God had a greater purpose?

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Colette Correa
September 17, 2020

A promising friendship that had grown toward the possibility of marriage ended abruptly. After the devastating blow of rejection and betrayal, shame entered my life and stayed for a while. Shattering words were followed by months of silence, defining the status of our relationship. Daily, I felt the constant presence of shame’s closest companions: unforgiveness, bitterness, fear, and tormenting thoughts of worthlessness. When I started looking for Scriptures that declared what God said about who I am and how valuable I am, my soul started to heal. I realized the painful season I had gone through was not going to be wasted but had prepared me to empathize with women in similar circumstances. God had a greater purpose.