Daily Devotional
Are You a Goal Setter?
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
November 11, 2024
Ponder This
Most folks could not write down what they intend to do, what they want to do, what they feel God has called them to do. Most people give a general answer to that question.
If I decided to golf against the best golfer in the world, it would be pretty hard to win by the regular rules of the game, but I can beat him if I set the conditions. First, I’d blindfold him, and then I’d turn him around about fifteen times and ask him to keep the blindfold on—then I could beat him. I could beat him because he wouldn’t even know which way the hole is, you see. Even the best golfer, when blindfolded, won’t make the shot because he can’t see the goal. How are you even going to succeed if you don’t even have a goal?
I want to ask you three questions about what you’re doing right now. If you get to where you’re going, where will you be? Everybody is headed somewhere. I’m not just talking about Heaven or Hell but in this life. Then, if you accomplish your goals, what will you have? Finally, are the things you are living for worth Jesus dying for?
- What are some goals that you had that amounted to nothing?
- What goal would have eternal value?
Practice This
Share your goals with a friend and consider how you can encourage each other in pursuing your God-honoring goals.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
