What am I here for?

WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR?

  

Colossians 1:16 –For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers, all things were created by him, and for him.  (Thrones, dominions or principalities all represent authorities, influence or powers of others).

We were born with purpose and for His purpose. Isaiah 49: 5 – And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant.  Because we did not create ourselves there is no way we can tell ourselves what we were created for.  Galatians - But when it pleased God who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace.  Only God knows the full reason for our existence.

Scriptures:

Colossian 1: 9 – That you might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

Ecclesiastes – That which hath been is named already.  (Interpreptation- In God’s eyes everything about man has already been named, because our lives from the beginning to the end is laid out before God).

We need to let God use us for his purposes, and stop trying to use God for our purposes.

– He that loveth his live shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

Loving your life- Living unto your own self and self purposes

Hating your life – Living unto God and subject to his will

John 15:7 – If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.

Note:  God knows when we are praying selfish, watered down self-willed prayers He will answer our prayers accordingly.  If we live our lives according to his divine will our prayers will also be lined up with his word, and answered By his power.

How often are we praying only to use God for our self-directed purposes and will.  Are we praying that the purpose of God may be fulfilled in our lives?

If you want to know what your purpose in life is, ask God.

Job 14:5 – Our days are numbered with God

Job 12:10- God has authority over every living soul

Romans 8:6 –We cannot be carnal and fulfil the purpose of God, Romans 8:7-Because the carnal mind is enmity against God.

1 Cor 2:7 – The Word of God is the wisdom of God.

Pastor Sharon Therese Spencer