PURPOSE

Dictionary Meaning

n. The object (that which is of importance; the focus of desire) toward (precise direction) which one strives (to put forth great energy).

Has the thought of why God created you ever crossed your mind? Have you ever had a moment where you thought to yourself, why am I here, to what purpose do I serve, is this really what I am suppose to be doing with my life? Well, I believe this is the reason why God chose this word to be the word of the week. He sees so many people living their lives chasing after the unobtainable (that which God did not assign), following after the wrong reasons (selfish, worldly treasures) and seeking to fulfill some view of what they or someone in their life believes is the right way to go. I mean how many people do you know living unhappy, unsatisfied and/or unfulfilled lives in some way, shape or form? God sees there is a need for change, a need for people to come into an understanding of their true and meaningful existence, an existence based on spirit living and not worldly desires.

So, let’s explore the meaning of PURPOSE…Biblical Context

The object, what is the focus of your desire, that which you deem of great importance? In terms of seeking self-awareness, we must first ask ourselves what is the object that God created for mankind to deem important, what did God create to be the focus of mankind? Genesis tells us in the beginning the first thing God created was Heaven, and we know Heaven to be the dwelling place of all that is righteous and glorious in the Lord Jehovah. Throughout the Bible the consistent theme from the beginning to end is the desire for mankind to receive the glory of God and obtain everlasting life in the Kingdom of Heaven. God created the Garden of Eden mimicking the image of Heaven for all creation to live in and ever since the fall of Adam and Eve, the Lord by way of his Prophets, son Jesus the Christ and numerous Disciples has been working diligently to keep the focus of the minds and hearts of mankind on the object of his importance, the Kingdom of Heaven, all that righteous, true and filled with the light of his glory.

We need to ask ourselves this question daily, is the object of my devotion that which I give my focus to aligned with the will of God? Does that which we hold important in some way, shape or form lead mankind back to the Kingdom of Heaven?

Exercise: Write down your object of focus, underneath it list at least five ways in which God can use your answer to benefit his will. If you came up with any answers in the positive, meaning toward God let your next step be to implement those answers in your everyday living, if you are already doing so then all praise to Jehovah. However, if your answers haven’t quite reached a Godly level that’s ok, take a moment to contemplate your answers in spirit and truth then ask the Lord to help you reassess and get into alignment with his purpose for your life. Continue to partake in this exercise frequently until a Godly answer is achieved and when achieved incorporate your answers into your everyday living.

Toward, is that which is important to you moving you in a precise direction to fulfill God’s ultimate purpose? Precise direction in finding and serving our Godly purpose is an important factor, why you might ask? Not having any sense of direction allows satan the opportunity to come into our life and create blockages that in turn affords him the ability to fulfill his evil purpose of producing sin across the masses, destroying the glory of God and ultimately having the souls of mankind burning in the depths of hell right along with him.

Let’s use the story of Noah’s ark as an example. Noah had clear direction from God to build and stay the course, yet the people choosing to live in oblivion and not follow after Godly direction and purpose suffered the ultimate consequence, death. See how Godly purpose comes with exact direction, building and staying the course led Noah on the path to live life anew under the wonderful covenant of God that we in this modern day still reap the rewards of. Noah having precise direction toward the object of his desire was not only beneficial for himself but for all mankind in the long run. A person whose purpose is in accord with the word of God has no other option but to move in the precise direction towards the Kingdom of Heaven whichever way life may turn.

Exercise: Write down what you believe your purpose in life is then underneath that write down in thorough the directions in which it leads. Does the directions lead forward to the Kingdom of Heaven for not only yourself but others or do they lead in a direction which is filled with self, vain glory and/or sinful living? Remember God is a selfless God and everything he has created is for the purpose of something else. Use the book of Genesis as a reference, read and understand how each step God took to complete the process of creation was built on the purpose of the previous element created and fulfilled a need for the future element to be created. Day one through six from Heaven to man and all in between serves a purpose of vitality one for the other.

Strives, is your purpose worth exerting great energy towards? Is what you are devoting your energy to making a positive impact and difference in the lives of your fellow human beings? Let’s look to God as an example of answer to these questions. Look at the effort God continuously put forth to make sure mankind was in constant reminder of that which he deemed important. From beginning to end the stories of the Bible one by one literary and figuratively tell how God used all things to keep the minds and souls of mankind focused on his Kingdom of Heaven. God’s purpose of Heaven though it is his place of dwelling was also created for mankind. God in all his infinite wisdom knew that at some point during the cycle of life mankind was going to need a sanctuary of glory to focus on during the highs and lows of this earthly life, would need a great motivating factor to help with the process of opposing the snares of the devil and remain faithful to him, and would also need an ultimate reward to look forward to when the time came to pass on from earth. Question, is the purpose you have chosen for yourself, that which you are exerting so much energy to achieve parallel to that which is of God?

Let me take this moment to say this, I’m not against working hard to obtain things like a house, a car, a business or any other earthly necessity, no not all, what I’m saying is this, let the focus and effort you’re putting forth to fulfill your purpose be selfless and not selfish. To be a bit more specific when the time comes are you willing to allow God the opportunity to use that which you have or are putting forth the greatest energy to obtain as a blessing of his glory for someone else should he see the need?

Exercise: Write down one thing you value the most then underneath that write down one way in which you can use your object of value to fulfill the purpose of God in someone else’s life. Next pray to the God and ask him to bless you with the opportunities to actively live out your answer.

Sum it all up…

Ephesians 2:10…For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.

Created by the hand of God with a distinct purpose in mind, our individual and universal reason for being is to model the life of Jesus the Christ, the Son of God.

Matthew 28:18-20…And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in Heaven and in earth. Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, know that I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen

Our life’s purpose is to teach the nations about the word of the Lord, cleanse them of their sins in the name of all that is absolute in the Kingdom of Heaven and help them to live a life of holiness according to the way in which he has instructed life to be to lived.

Genesis 1:28…And God blessed them, and God said to them be fruitful, and multiply and replenish the earth and subdue it.

Now, I know this verse speaks to the purpose God gave man and woman in its’ literal term, however, God enlightened me to another meaning of purpose in regard to this verse, his glory. God wants mankind to be fruitful in the glory of his Holy Kingdom. He wants us to take the glory that dwells within us when he fashioned us in his image and multiply that glory amongst each other always. Where the devil has managed to set up darkness and create a void, God wants us to go unto/into those places and replenish those areas of emptiness with the light of all that is glorious in him.