"GOD GIVES US ALL A PURPOSE"
- rod446
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
According to the Bible, everything that happens in our lives has a purpose, and God is well aware of it. Proverbs 16:9 (KJV) “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” Our own ambitions and thoughts are filthy and incapable of bringing us life. The Lord, on the other hand, knows what is healthy for us and what is not.
THINK ABOUT THIS...
Living life on purpose is a good choice. It means not living life randomly, but with positive intentionality. Christ-followers can live more satisfying, God-honoring lives as they define purpose biblically, and as they discover God’s plans for their lives.
What does the Bible say about purpose? How do we discover it? What happens when we stray from God’s purpose? Questions like these can help frame this important issue.
Some people move forward by what “feels right.” Others consider what is “logical.” But Christ-followers were born for a purpose and are meant to live on purpose. The Bible declares that life is not random, haphazard, or an accident. God, the Creator, has declared purposes for His creation; and for the Christian, meaning and purpose are wrapped up in Jesus.
The Bible begins with God, and that is where man’s purpose begins too. God is the sovereign planner of the universe, and His good and holy purposes extend from before creation into eternity future. He will accomplish all He has planned to do (Isaiah 46:9-10).
The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks the question, “What is the chief end of man?” In other words, what is man’s purpose? The answer is, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.” Some have suggested that if we simply did this, we would fulfill our purpose on earth. Created in His image, people cannot fulfill their true purpose apart from Him.
God revealed two of His purposes for mankind at creation: procreation and the governance of the earth (Genesis 1:28a). Humans are to fill the earth and subdue creation (Psalm 8:4-6; Hebrews 2:6-8), something that is properly fulfilled in knowing and obeying God. But after Adam and Eve sinned, after fellowship with the Creator was broken, God said His plan included the redemption of fallen humanity—a plan that unfolded throughout the rest of Scripture, extending into eternity. Ultimately, God’s purpose is to bring about a new heaven and earth, and dwell with His people forever.
The Bible expresses two kinds of purpose for believers—general and specific. Both are meant to prepare the believer to live forever in God’s presence, but also to encourage spiritual growth and ministry now.
Amen and To God Be The Glory...
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