Purpose

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Daniel 1:8-16, 6: 16-21

The church in < ?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>Jerusalem sent Barnabas to Antioch. He got to Antioch and he was glad with what he saw. He encouraged them all that with the purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. Having a purposed heart for God is not a protection from tribulation. It is evident that most of all that were identified in the scripture that purposed for the Lord were also purposed by the devil for destruction. Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kingÕs delicacies nor with wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that might he not defile himself (Dan.1:8). Being purposeful does not deliver him from tribulation but only made a way for Daniel to prevail during the time of tribulation. Are you having a purpose heart for the Lord while tribulation is banging on you? Be encouraged, God is on your side and He will see you through. You are His and He will never forsake any one that purposes for Him.