I don't know about you, but I can't deny that from time to time, even I ask myself questions like these.
"What is my purpose in life?"
"What is my reason for existing? For being on this earth?"
"WHY, oh WHY, was I created?"
Isaiah 43:6b-7 gives us a clue into answering these questions. See if you can catch it.
I will say to the north, Give up,
and to the south, Do not withhold;
bring my sons from afar
and my daughters from the end of the earth,
everyone who is called by my name,
whom I created for my glory,
whom I formed and made.
If you had a keen eye, you'd be able to pick up on two very important points.
Firstly, we were created by God, in His image, to be image bearers. So that those who don't know Him will recognize who God is. Having God's image born upon us is like a thumbprint that everyone can bring up on their spiritual scanner and recognize. It's like nothing else we know on earth, but all have. Thus, having His image put onto us and in us allows us to have a relationship connected to God - its our commonality. Without His image on us and in us, we cannot know who He is because we cannot see Him face to face. Realistically speaking, human beings have a hard time relating to something they cannot see, but find it easier when there is evidence of the unseen - WE ARE THE EVIDENCE OF GOD'S IMAGE. Everything about humanity is connected back to the image of God, who makes us feel our worth and value in existing.
Secondly, as Isaiah 43:6b-7 says, we were created by God to show His glory and for God to see His [own] glory. Wait, hold up! Let's break this down here...
What does this word "glory" mean?
- Magnificence, great beauty
- A thing that is distinctive
- A cause for special pride, respect or delight
- The splendour or bliss of Heaven/God
Wait again! So that means that you and I are a show of God's glory?...You are correct!
Why did God create you? Bluntly, because God wants to see the greatness of His glory - YOU - Living, breathing and active. When he looks at you and I, I have the imagination to think that God is up there in the Heavens, sitting down in front of His HUGE big screen tv, watching the most dramatic drama happening in the lives, He created on earth, IN HIS IMAGE. He's saying, "Wow, I am gooooood! Look at the handy work! Look what I created! That's the business right there!"
These are two very basic truths that we often hear, but should never grow tired of because these are crucial to understand. Our understanding of who we are (an image bearer of God) and why we are created determines our [in]stability, whether we are in control (order) or out of control (disorder). In everything you do... including everyday work and living, relationships, hopes, dreams, thinking and believing AND lastly, how you carry it out.
So how can I live as the glory of God in my life?
1. Rely upon God in every aspect of your life
- Finances
- Good, eating with gratefulness
- Consideration
- Raising family
- Going to University, studying
- Loving and being loved
In relying upon God to the best of your ability, we show God's trustworthiness to others.
2. Enjoy His glory
God is most glorified in you and in your life, WHEN you are most satisfied/delighted in Him (who He is, what he does, in relationship with Him).
I admit that I am not always successful at doing either of these, but having a growing understanding of why I have been created has resulted in giving me a more solid identity and purpose. I believe and pray that God can do the same for you, starting today!
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