These days we spend a lot of time dreaming of the things we’d do, the plans we’d love to make “if only…” Most of these thoughts return to the same conclusion: Not right now. Can’t go there. Can’t do that. Can’t see them.
Sometimes it feels like we are just wasting away in the waiting.
If you’re struggling right now to find purpose and meaning, you’re definitely not alone. Confession: The times I’m most frustrated usually come from my own misalignment, with my wants prioritized first, with invalid expectations, thinking something is deserved or guaranteed. It is the realization that I want to do things I cannot do, but then: Do I want these things out of an incorrect view of my purpose or God’s purpose for me?
We were not created for our own purpose, we were created for God’s purpose, for him. He had a plan and you are part of it.
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. (Colossians 1:16)
Rick Warren eloquently states:
“God was thinking of you long before you ever thought about Him. His purpose for your life (to know Him, share Him with those that don’t know Him, become more like Him, and spend eternity with Him) predates your conception. He planned your purpose before you existed, without your input! …. The purpose of your life fits into a much larger purpose that God has designed for eternity.”
This same God who made you and me for a purpose, made everyone else for a purpose, for eternity’s sake. Thousands of years ago he made a promise to King David as to his purpose: King David was to be in the lineage of an eternal throne, for his offspring to be on the throne for all generations.
I will establish your offspring forever,
and build your throne for all generations. (Psalms 89:4)
God promised this many years before the birth of Christ, but the amount of time between the promise and the realization of the promise is not the point. The point is God is faithful to keep his promises and in the fulfillment of this promise, we have another promise fulfilled regarding our purpose: Eternity with God. Eternity is a real word with real meaning.
And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” (Matthew 12:23)
Yes indeed, Son of David. The Christ. Son of the Living God. King. Redeemer. Restorer. Savior of the World. Living without him in this life is one thing, but there are no greater stakes than that of the next life. Free will, our choice.
To move forward, I pray that you take a step backward and read Jennifer’s post from yesterday titled “Hope“.