May 30, 2016 FOR HIM AND THROUGH HIM
1 Corinthians 8:6: “yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.”
As the saying goes, this verse is a “mouth full,” and it would be a great verse to have as a caption over our lives. In just a few words, this verse answers the questions of man about his identity, the reason for his existence, and his purpose in life. If this verse is the bedrock of what we believe and if our life flows out of this verse, we will not struggle with the reason for our existence and we will know our purpose. In the world, there are many so-called gods, but in reality, there is but one God, and those who belong to Him know Him as their Father. All that we see and all of creation comes from our Father God and all that He has done, and is doing is based on the love He has for His people. The problem that many may have with this verse is that it states that we do not exist for ourselves, but that we exist for Him. Those that do not believe in God would say that they exist for themselves; but it is also possible for believers to find themselves living for themselves. Knowing who we exist for, is the most basic, and the most important knowledge or understanding to be gained. Understanding who we exist for sets the stage for our life, gives directions, and it simplifies life. Knowing that we exist for God eliminates many other distractions that would cause us to lose focus in life. Knowing the reason for our existence serves as a filter in the decision making process as anything that is not in keeping with existing for Him, is eliminated. Only by knowing that we “exist through Him” and “for Him” can we live in our true identity and experience life to the fullest. Existing for Him impacts every aspect of our lives, including our career, our family, our relationships, and all that we do. As believers, let us be reminded that we exist not for ourselves, but for Him and through Him, and let our lives be a testimony of what it means to live in our true identity-sons and daughters of the God who created everything.
Acts 17:28: “For in Him we live and move and have our being.
Romans 11:36: “Far from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Blessings,
Buddy
1 Corinthians 8:6: “yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.”
As the saying goes, this verse is a “mouth full,” and it would be a great verse to have as a caption over our lives. In just a few words, this verse answers the questions of man about his identity, the reason for his existence, and his purpose in life. If this verse is the bedrock of what we believe and if our life flows out of this verse, we will not struggle with the reason for our existence and we will know our purpose. In the world, there are many so-called gods, but in reality, there is but one God, and those who belong to Him know Him as their Father. All that we see and all of creation comes from our Father God and all that He has done, and is doing is based on the love He has for His people. The problem that many may have with this verse is that it states that we do not exist for ourselves, but that we exist for Him. Those that do not believe in God would say that they exist for themselves; but it is also possible for believers to find themselves living for themselves. Knowing who we exist for, is the most basic, and the most important knowledge or understanding to be gained. Understanding who we exist for sets the stage for our life, gives directions, and it simplifies life. Knowing that we exist for God eliminates many other distractions that would cause us to lose focus in life. Knowing the reason for our existence serves as a filter in the decision making process as anything that is not in keeping with existing for Him, is eliminated. Only by knowing that we “exist through Him” and “for Him” can we live in our true identity and experience life to the fullest. Existing for Him impacts every aspect of our lives, including our career, our family, our relationships, and all that we do. As believers, let us be reminded that we exist not for ourselves, but for Him and through Him, and let our lives be a testimony of what it means to live in our true identity-sons and daughters of the God who created everything.
Acts 17:28: “For in Him we live and move and have our being.
Romans 11:36: “Far from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Blessings,
Buddy
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