1. Biblical Perspectives – The Believer & His Destiny Ken Birks, Pastor/Teacher
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Every Man Must Have a Destiny
One of the biggest challenges that men are facing is living without a destiny. It is
not possible to achieve anything without knowing your destiny. Destiny gives a
man the purpose for living. The biggest question is: Do you know your destiny?
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be
waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. -Bryan
Destiny waits in the hand of God, not in the hands of statesmen. --T.S. Eliot
One's destiny is determined not by what he possesses, but by what possesses
him. --Unknown
The Creator of this universe, the one who watches over every detail of our lives,
has placed us here for a far greater purpose than we could ever imagine. I urge
you to wake up and see that we were not created to live in any kind of emptiness
or frustration. He has big plans for us!
If we would consider living for His lasting purpose for our lives, we must first
recognize our state without Him and DO something about it.
Every man must make good choices that will facilitate achieving his destiny. Any
choices have consequences and will determine your destiny. You have to look
forward to achieving your desired destiny. This requires work. Destiny does not
come up easily. You have to work for it.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
‘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’. (NKJV)
Paul was able to say at the end of his life that he had finished the race, he had
completed and fulfilled the destiny that God had laid before him.
How many of us are going through life with the attitude that we have a destiny to
fulfill? How many of us even care?
I am convinced that our well being, our health, our financial provision and walking
in the abundant life are all found on the path that leads to our destiny in God.
God has given to us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, but these
things lie on the path that leads to our ultimate destiny in God.
Hebrews 10:35-36

2. Biblical Perspectives – The Believer & His Destiny Ken Birks, Pastor/Teacher
Biblical Perspectives - The Believer and His Destiny 2
‘Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For
you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God,
you may receive the promise’: (NKJV)
We make major choices that assist or destroy our lives. Making the wrong choice
will put you on a path with no hope and will be bitter at the end.
The challenge to every man is to make choices everyday that will shape his
destiny. Walk with friends that will add value to your life. Most of us are affected
by the friends we make in life. Having a big picture in life is so crucial as it will
always give you the desire and energy to work towards the same.
We should not complain in the future as the decisions we make today will affect
our future. Take up the challenge. Men must show the way forward. Be yourself,
and be happy with who you are. People want to be around positive and happy
people - not those who complain about how bad their lives are.
DON’T LIVE WITHOUT A DESTINY.