Hebraic Musing – What has Almighty God called you to do?

Over 30 years ago I was challenged to come up with my “Personal Core Purpose” and that launched a study of the “Mission Statements” of highly successful businessmen.  But, as a Christian, my “Personal Core Purpose” had to relate to my service to the Lord and His Kingdom.  There are questions at the end to help you identify your “Personal Core Purpose.”  (When you tell me yours, I’ll tell you mine.)

Successful Churches have a “Mission Statement” in their promo literature.  Here’s a few examples:
•  A Church in Michigan                                 “Where the Word is preached and lives are changed.”
•  A Baptist Church in Rogers, AR                 “ELEVATE”
•  Grace Point Church in Bentonville, AR      “Know God”    “Love People”    “Live Sent”
•  Immanuel Baptist Church in Rogers, AR    “to proclaim the gospel to NW Arkansas  and the World”
       Visually – The big Globe in the lobby identifies the church as the “GoCenter”.
•  New Beginnings Church of Chicago is a nondenominational church, on the South Side of Chicago. -
      "To Turn People from Chicago, America, and World into Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ". 

Ministries are inspired and driven by a stated “Purpose”.  Popular examples:
•  Rick Warren’s best seller,                            “The Purpose Driven Life” 
•  Emerson Eggerichs’                                    “Teach couples about Love and Respect”
•  Sight and Sound Theater in Branson, MO  “Where the Bible Comes Alive”

Our familiar heroes had Purpose, Holy Discontent or Inspirational Dissatisfaction.  Few examples:
•  Moses – in Exodus 2:11-13  “Moses could not stand seeing his people mistreated.   And he took action…”
       Moses hated seeing hostility growing in his own people.  He had to leave; but came back with purpose.
•  Popeye, Olive & Brutus – “When Popeye finally had seen enough harm done to Olive, he would say
       “I can’t stand no more!” He eats spinach; muscles grew and he took action.
•  David, the shepherd boy - heard Goliath trash talking the God of his forefathers and he said
        “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?" 1 Sam 17:26
•  Nehemiah                            -- Came back to find the walls broken down and neighbors laughing!
•  Martin Luther King             – “I have a dream”
•  Schindler                             -- “I didn’t do enough…”   In the movie – ‘Schindler’s list’
•  God told Paul                      – “Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.” Acts 22:21

Jesus had a “Personal Core Purpose”  -  Luke 4:18
       "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.”

Do you want to identify YOUR “Personal Core Purpose”?         How to find it?
  The questions in the Addendum are designed to help identify your “Personal Core Purpose.

Points to Ponder

What has Jesus called you to do?

What do you want your epitaph to read?

“’For I know the plans I have for you…,’ declares the LORD,” Jeremiah 29:11

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                         February 17, 2026      
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”     Weekly “Hebraic Musings”

 

Addendum –
How to find your “Personal Core Purpose”?

 1.. Who have been/are your heroes?
            - What about them was/is heroic?
            - What did you learn from them?
            - In what ways are you heroic?

2. Draw a lifeline that marks your peak experiences; and major disappointments. 
            - Let your mind drift chronologically.    What made these valuable, memorable experiences?

  3. What do you want your epitaph to read?

  4. What is your gift?   Your Passion?
            - What have you always enjoyed doing?       And, what can’t you tolerate?

  5. Create an ideal image of your world; picture key people in your sphere of influence around you.
            - Devise a quote from your friends that describes you.
            - Then place yourself in the center and friends around you.
            - Then devise a quote from each satisfied friend or relationship.

  6. What are you bartering your life for? - _______________

  7. Finish the following sentences
            - I am  _________
            - The thing that has given my life most meaning until now is _________
            - I stand for _________
            - The real source of my inspiration is _________
            - The thing I miss not having gotten out of life thus far is __________

  8. What is your favorite Bible verse?   Examples:
   - Be shepherds of God’s flock…                                         (1 Pet.5:2)
   - As irons sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another       (Pr. 17:7)
   - Dear friends, let us love on another                                  (1 John 4:7)
   - My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge            (Hosea 4:6)
   - Go into all the world and ...   __________                        (Mark 16:15)
   - He sent them out two by two and gave them authority...  (Mark 6:7)
   - I urge you to live a life worthy of your calling…             (Eph. 4:1-2)
   - I will make you fishers of men                                          (Mark 1:17)
   - (What’s your favorite Bible verse?  And why?) - __________________________

10. What do I miss not having gotten out of life so far is. ____

       My Personal Core Purpose is _____________________

           When you tell this to a close friend, will they exclaim “Yep, that’s you!”?

(RSVP – Tell me yours and I’ll tell you mine).