“Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.”- Psalm 100:3 (NLT)
Purpose is arguably one of the most discussed and debated topics today. Philosophers and thinkers have written volumes about it, with some even concluding that life has no real meaning. But here’s the truth: every person on earth was created by God with intention and design. You were made on purpose, for a purpose. To truly understand purpose, let’s begin by looking at what it is not.
Purpose is not happiness. As attractive as it might sound, God didn’t create you just to be happy. If everyone made happiness their life goal, the world would be chaotic. Purpose often requires sacrifice. Sometimes you have to wake up early when you’d rather sleep, or choose to save instead of spending carelessly. Living for purpose sometimes means letting go of momentary pleasure for something greater. Purpose is much more than just chasing happiness.
Purpose is not a career. While your job, business, or professional achievements may be part of your journey, true purpose runs much deeper than the work you do or the money you make. If meaning was found in wealth or status, the richest people would be the most fulfilled—yet many still struggle with emptiness. You were not created just to build a career or accumulate wealth. God can use your career as a platform, but your real purpose is not found in your work.
Purpose is not unique. Think of mobile phones: there are hundreds of brands, styles, colours, and features, yet the basic purpose of every phone remains the same. In the same way, every human shares the same God-given purpose, but our assignments and approach may differ. Your purpose isn’t more special or hidden than someone else’s.
Purpose is not determined by the created, but by the Creator. A blender doesn’t decide its own use but the inventor does. Likewise, you don’t determine your purpose; God does. If you want to know your purpose, look to your Creator and His manual, the word of God (Psalm 119:105).
Dear believer, living a life of purpose is bigger than happiness, wealth, or career success. Your true purpose is rooted in God’s design and intention. As you seek Him, you’ll find that purpose is less about what you achieve and more about who you become in Christ, and how your life brings glory to God.
Bible Reading Plan: 1 Kings 1-2; 1 Peter 3:13-4:11