June 16, 2021 LIFE-GIVING PURPOSE
Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared for us to do.”
1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”
Romans 12:1-2 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”
I am sure that most, if not all of us, have experienced those times when we lacked purpose and direction in life, and perhaps even wondered why we are here. It is also true that we can get caught up in the day-to-day grind of life, doing what has to be done in order to survive and to make provision for life. If employed, we tend to live for the weekends and vacations where we are finally away from the work place. If retired, after a while, we may grow weary of trying to find things to do with our time. The good news is that we can know and experience purpose in life whether we are employed full time or whether we are retired-or even if we are independently wealthy. True purpose, purpose that does not depend on circumstances, comes from knowing our calling in God and knowing our true identity in Him. As a beginning point for finding purpose, we must remember that God created us; He made us in His image-and He does not lack purpose. God puts within us an awareness that there is something greater than what we see, and as we come to know Him, He reveals to us His plans and desires for mankind-and as we learn of His plans for us, we discover purpose. A part of His plan for us is that He invites us to work with Him as He works out His purposes. Someone said that we are “Junior partners with the Creator God.” Now that is purpose! Having a narrow view of life that focuses on ourselves and how we see life apart from God, sets the stage for lack of purpose; viewing life from God’s perspective opens up endless opportunities for discovering purpose. In fact, the scriptures tell us that we can do all we do as unto the Lord. Colossians 3:23-24. We must remember that we are not living for ourselves, but for Him-the living God who is ruling the universe. God has given us a ministry of reconciliation; we can be instruments that God uses to be a part of seeing others reconciled to Him-and to others. 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. We are light; we can be expressions of hope, joy, love, comfort, encouragement, truth, and be ones who reflect the nature of our Father God. So, if by chance you lace a sense of purpose, read from God’s word, learn or be reminded of the fact that He has called you to work with Him, and then act on what He says-be expressions of His life to those around you. Don’t wait on feelings, follow the leading of the Spirit.
Psalm 37:5 “Commit you way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it.”
Blessings,
Buddy
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