Fran Trascritti Devotional, Missions, purpose

Not IF but WHEN

And Manoah said, “Now when your words come true, what is to be the child’s manner of life, and what is his mission?” Judges 13:12 ESV

Manoah, the father of Samson, did not ask the angel of the Lord out of disbelief, but out of a sincere faith. The emphasis in his question is on the word “when,” and it seems that there’s no doubt in his mind that this birth would take place. The only question was how his son would serve God in His Kingdom.

Today, God speaks primarily through His Word and in prayer. And when His Spirit prompts us that He is at work, the only possible answer is not “if” it will happen, but “when” it will occur. Our only possible response, then, is to ask how we can join Him in His work.

This is why we must treasure every moment of time that we have as a holy moment from the Lord. After all, He has allowed us to experience these things so we can use it later for His Kingdom. Even more, every gift of the Spirit is from Him, a good gift that brings Him glory. What a blessing!

So, stay in His Word. Experience the joy of His work in your life. Be ready to see Him at work and join Him. Ask not if, but when God will use you, and find ways to, out of your joy, glorify Him daily, showing love to Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Amen.

Pastor Fran

Fran Trascritti Devotional, Jesus, Missions, purpose

What’s Your Purpose?

I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. Psalm 57:2 CSB

The attribute of God’s omniscience means that He is all knowing of the past, present, and future. He is and was and will be in all events and things. God is the One who brings purpose and fulfills it through His people.

God has the ability to interact with His creation. He speaks and the world comes into being. He moves and nations are born and destroyed, lives are changed, and souls are awakened to His presence. He is in full control of His universe.

With this in mind, our purpose is wholly dependent on God. The catch is that we are called to be obedient when He gives us the opportunity to do so. Yet we must be listening. We are in many ways, to be like the boy Samuel, who responded to God’s voice: “Speak Lord, Your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).

This is how God works through His servants. Like a perfect symphony of movements, God works: He calls. We listen. We obey. He fulfills.

Are you listening? If not, ask Him to speak through His Word, through prayer, through godly people as it aligns with His Word. Pray like this: “Lord, Your servant is listening. Speak to me as I follow You daily to fulfill my purpose in You. Amen.”

—Pastor Fran