"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10)
When I look around our kitchen I see that the microwave, the coffeemaker, the stove, and the toaster, all have a purpose.
When I walk in the living room, I see that the TV, my easy chair, has a purpose.
Everything that God creates, has a purpose. So why is it so hard for people to answer the questions: Why am I here on planet earth? What is my purpose for living?
Yes, we go through the routine of eating meals, going to work, participating in some social and recreational activities, sleeping, and getting up the next morning, just to start that routine all over again.
Of course there are essential activities that require a routine for survival, but what about accomplishing some significant things with our lives? I believe that all of us did not come into this world by accident. God has a purpose for each one of us.
In our text the Apostle Paul tells us that we are God's workmanship.
We are His creation, and His re-creation, through His Son Jesus Christ. God made us, and because of our sin debt, He redeemed us. His purpose for us, is to be saved, and to be used to minister to the needs of those around us.
Those good works that He prepared for us beforehand, we are to walk in them everyday. And with 2021 being a year of restoration, we will have much opportunity to glorify God, when we involve ourselves in ministry to those who are hurting, and beaten down.
It is a great adventure to live for, and serve our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ. We should never have to ask the question: Why am I here, and what should I do with my life? We only have to look to God, and His Word, and we will find His answer! GP
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