What is my purpose in life? Why was I born? What am I here to do? Questions we all ponder from time to time, and yet the answer is far simpler than we might realize: to know the God who created us. We were created to know the Creator. And not just to know ABOUT Him, but to personally and intimately know Him. To converse and commune with Him just as we so commonly do with one another. It really is that basic.
The Psalmist declared, "For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps." (Psalm 135:5-6)
An old hymn implores us to "ponder anew what the Almighty can do". He who created the towering mountains and the mighty rushing waters, also creates a clean heart and a holy dwelling place in the hearts of those who humbly seek Him. That fact alone is something to "ponder anew"!
The awesome LORD God, who is above all gods, is impossible to approach and know except through His sinless Son - "no one comes to the Father but through Me." (John 14:6) And, through our Lord Jesus Christ, we are made to be "A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).
I'm savoring my status as I share these words today. But, I'm also reminded that my privileged position also involved a powerful purpose - to "proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light". Praise and proclamation to others is our vital mission.
Could it be as simple as knowing God and sharing His excellencies with others? It would seem. But, we must not let the simplicity of our purpose minimize its importance. That which is easiest to understand can be the most challenging to practice. The proof is in the practice.
May we each savor our privileged status, and freely share with all who are willing to hear and receive.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2011
The Psalmist declared, "For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps." (Psalm 135:5-6)
An old hymn implores us to "ponder anew what the Almighty can do". He who created the towering mountains and the mighty rushing waters, also creates a clean heart and a holy dwelling place in the hearts of those who humbly seek Him. That fact alone is something to "ponder anew"!
The awesome LORD God, who is above all gods, is impossible to approach and know except through His sinless Son - "no one comes to the Father but through Me." (John 14:6) And, through our Lord Jesus Christ, we are made to be "A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).
I'm savoring my status as I share these words today. But, I'm also reminded that my privileged position also involved a powerful purpose - to "proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light". Praise and proclamation to others is our vital mission.
Could it be as simple as knowing God and sharing His excellencies with others? It would seem. But, we must not let the simplicity of our purpose minimize its importance. That which is easiest to understand can be the most challenging to practice. The proof is in the practice.
May we each savor our privileged status, and freely share with all who are willing to hear and receive.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2011
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