Our purpose would definitely have something to do with other people. Thus, we must find our purpose in serving others or meeting their needs. A purpose that seeks to benefit others is not only noble, it is divine.

3. KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES ("...and gates of Hades will not overpower it"). What defeats divine purpose is our weaknesses, because weaknesses tend to feed self and cause problems (e.g. Peter's denial of Jesus).

Yet, when we admit our weaknesses and seek to correct them, we consequently mature and become more of a blessing to those we serve or relate with. In turn, we also help others mature. We must not go through life with a defeatist but a victoriuos attitude. This means we must first conquer our weaknesses.

4. KNOW WHO GOD IS ("I also say to you..."). It was Jesus who was addressing Peter, therefore he was trustworthy and believable. But, more than this, he was Son of God!

And this is crux of matter: It is within a relationship with God that we can find significance in our lives. It's not about religion; it's not about doctrines and dogma; it's not about church and denomination.

It's about relationship. In our mundane world, we need to be able to touch divine. To do so is to begin to live a life of significance.

Copyright © 2004 DF Mapa

I called her sister and told her what had happened. My "friend" got mad at me and wouldn't talk to me for a long time. Despite this, I continued to pray for her. Her daughter had been born again in my car and Lord was working on her son. About two years later, my friend that tried to commit suicide called me and told me that Jesus had come into her heart. Immediately, my spirit bore witness with hers that indeed she had been born again. The Lord used me to snatch her from pit of hell. Later, her son, too, was born again.

Jude 23 "And others save with fear, pulling them out of fire; hating even garment spotted by flesh."

This is story number 23 from my book, My Walk with Lord, www.selahbooks.com