YOUR PURPOSE OR HIS PURPOSE?

Quick Question: Why do you exist?

We live in a world that likes to talk so much about purpose. We like to ask, why. Why do we do it that way? Why is it not this? What is the purpose of this kettle... So many whys, but have we sat down for a minute to ask ourselves - why do we exist? Why do I exist? What is my purpose in life? What is my purpose in life as a Christian?

Now, I'm going to list a couple of verses to be sure, but before that, I'll like to rant.  

This generation is very big on purpose and it's lovely to see it, honestly, as people want to know why they live, why they should work this job or that job. How about the Christian? How should he live? Again, remember, like I've stated in the previous articles, a Christian person is a different person. he is not what he used to be (loving the things of the world). The Word of God makes that clear saying, "if a man is in Christ, he is a new creature (2 Cor. 5:17).

Now, let's take a verse. 

You have been bought with a price (1 Cor 6:20). The sinner, after he has repented after he has been saved by god's grace alone should always remember this, that he/she has been bought with a price. I like the hymn; He Paid The Debt He Did Not Own. Just read the lyrics for a minute.

He paid the debt He did not own

I own the debt, I could not pay

I needed someone to wash my sins away

And now I sing a brand new song, "Amazing Grace"

Christ Jesus paid the debt that I could never pay!

Ouuu! The rest of the lyrics is so in-depth! This song could make you cry if you ever understood (understand its content).

This brings to mind the proverb; The borrower is a slave to the lender (Pro. 22:7). Who were we slaves to? Sin! And after Christ's atonement, who are we slaves to? He paid our debts. I'll let you answer that one. We are still in debt in a way. We owe it all to Jesus. You should really read all of the lyrics of (He Paid the Debt).

Who would you want to live for, as a Christian?

Col. 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord not for whom you serve (man), knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. 

Let's take another scripture - 1 Cor. 10:31 - Whether you eat or drink, whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.

Everything! Anything that you do, do it unto God! All for His Glory. For this purpose the Christian lives. To do everything for His glory!!! You were bought with a price, you do not own yourself even if I should say. we do not own ourselves. Our bodies are not ours. Why do we exist as Christians? For His glory! That is primary. You live, I live, we all live for His purpose. Nothing more than this and nothing less than this. 

Like King Solomon, son of King David, I'll like to say (repeating his words); The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments because this applies to everything. For God will bring every act to judgement, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.

Now, whose purpose are you going to live for, sacrificially? Your purpose or His purpose.

SOLI DEO GLORIA