By: Don Hill
Discovering that life's meaning is only found in and through our personal relationship with Jesus Christ establishes the foundation for a deeper understanding of the Christian's purpose in life.
It is one thing to know in "what" life's meaning actually lies, yet it is another thing to understand the direction we must head to successfully find this meaning.
Specifically, you must know what God's purpose for your life actually is and then you must learn what to do to fulfill that purpose.
The Scriptures are very explicit about this. First, the Bible says that the ultimate purpose in life for everyone is to glorify and enjoy God.
Second, the Scriptures reveal how you can fulfill your purpose through discipliship...that is, becoming a close follower of Jesus Christ. The more you know Him, the more you become like Him......ultimately fulfilling God's purpose of glorifying Him.
Third, the Scriptures show how our spiritual progress is very dependent upon the gifts of people who surround us in Christ's church. Through their example and assistance, we are equipped to become more and more like Christ and to fulfill God's will.
Finally, the Scriptures show how this is all worked out through your individual life experiences. God has given you specific talents, gifts, and places of service where Christ's value system is expressed through the works that you do.
It is Jesus Christ living in you that produces the good works of God, which ultimately brings glory to Him.
Matthews 5: 16 says: "in the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
It must always be remembered that in everything we do, it is to be done with a humble heart and to the best of our ability, so that God may be glorified.
Read and reaffirm the following truths; then write down your thoughts:
1. My supreme purpose in life is to glorify God....Psalm 19: 1; 29: 1,2; Ephesians 1: 3 to 14
2. The way to fulfilling purpose is to enter into a life of discipleship as a learner/follower of Christ......Luke 14: 25 to 34; Matthew 16: 24 to 26
3. To help me develop properly as a disciple, God has placed other gifted people in His church......1 Corinthians 12: 12 to 31
God Bless
Discovering that life's meaning is only found in and through our personal relationship with Jesus Christ establishes the foundation for a deeper understanding of the Christian's purpose in life.
It is one thing to know in "what" life's meaning actually lies, yet it is another thing to understand the direction we must head to successfully find this meaning.
Specifically, you must know what God's purpose for your life actually is and then you must learn what to do to fulfill that purpose.
The Scriptures are very explicit about this. First, the Bible says that the ultimate purpose in life for everyone is to glorify and enjoy God.
Second, the Scriptures reveal how you can fulfill your purpose through discipliship...that is, becoming a close follower of Jesus Christ. The more you know Him, the more you become like Him......ultimately fulfilling God's purpose of glorifying Him.
Third, the Scriptures show how our spiritual progress is very dependent upon the gifts of people who surround us in Christ's church. Through their example and assistance, we are equipped to become more and more like Christ and to fulfill God's will.
Finally, the Scriptures show how this is all worked out through your individual life experiences. God has given you specific talents, gifts, and places of service where Christ's value system is expressed through the works that you do.
It is Jesus Christ living in you that produces the good works of God, which ultimately brings glory to Him.
Matthews 5: 16 says: "in the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
It must always be remembered that in everything we do, it is to be done with a humble heart and to the best of our ability, so that God may be glorified.
Read and reaffirm the following truths; then write down your thoughts:
1. My supreme purpose in life is to glorify God....Psalm 19: 1; 29: 1,2; Ephesians 1: 3 to 14
2. The way to fulfilling purpose is to enter into a life of discipleship as a learner/follower of Christ......Luke 14: 25 to 34; Matthew 16: 24 to 26
3. To help me develop properly as a disciple, God has placed other gifted people in His church......1 Corinthians 12: 12 to 31
God Bless
