PURPOSE
Memorise
In
whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the
purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Ephesians 1:11
Read
Romans 8:28-31
28 And we
know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who
are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom
he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his
Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover
whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also
justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall
we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Message
Purpose is commonly defined as the reason for which
something is done, or why something exists. It is therefore correct to say that
the purpose of a product can only be determined by the creator and maker of
that product. God is the Creator and Maker of the Heavens, the Earth, and all
that is in them, according to Genesis 1:1. In Genesis 1:27, the Bible says that
God created man in His own image and He made them male and female. Therefore,
God is the only one who is in a position to speak authoritatively on the
purpose for which a person exists.
The Bible is very clear on the fact that God
created man for fellowship. The created cannot by any means fellowship with the
creator as equals. We are to fellowship with God in holy worship, in absolute
reverence and fear, and in total submission to the will of God. This fellowship
is so important to God that when it got broken because of the sin of Adam and
Eve, He paid the ultimate price of His Son’s sacrifice in order to reconcile us
to Himself. This is why 1 Peter 2:9 says:
“But
ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar
people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of
darkness into his marvellous light:”
God’s highest purpose for you is revealed in this
passage as being “to show forth the praises of God who called you out of
darkness into His marvellous light”. We are therefore primarily made as agents
of worship to glorify God our maker. May you live up to God’s expectations of
His glory being made manifest in every area of your life, in Jesus’ Name.
However, many 21st century Christians have
erroneously redefined the purpose of existence to mean the same thing as
personal ambitions and goals. They are busy working hard in pursuit of ephemeral
personal agendas, believing that they are fulfilling the purpose of God. May
you not labour in vain. The Bible says that “we are predestined according to
the purpose of Him who works all things after the counsel of his own will”.
This means that no one can determine his purpose in life by himself because it
has been predetermined before the creation of the world and therefore not open
to choice. The purpose of every human being in this world is to glorify God.
Prayer
Point
Father, please don’t let me misunderstand the
purpose of my existence. Let my life glorify you my Lord and my King in Jesus’
Name.
BIBLE
IN ONE YEAR
John 10:22-12:19
Job 31:29-40
Pls how can I know God's purpose for my life??? Must we all be pastors to fulfill God's purpose?? Someone shld kindly explain..thanks
ReplyDeletePay d price to hear God.
DeleteThere are many ways God talks, identify ur own thru persistent prayer
You dont need to be a Pastor to fulfill God's purpose for your Life. Invite to Holy spirit into your life and make d Bible your companion, you will sure know God's will for your life.
DeleteAmen. Thank you Almighty God in Jesus' Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteFarther let my life glorify you and don't let me misunderstand the purpose of my existence. Amen
ReplyDeleteLord help me to know your purpose for my life,in Jesus name,amen.
ReplyDeleteFather,thank you for all your purpose in my life and the life of all your children in Jesus name
ReplyDeleteLord pls help to identify my purpose in life Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen .. Thank you for this post
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