(The “What,” “How,” And “Why” Of Life)
Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo
Wednesday, August 21st
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD
TO THE BIBLE:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 AMPC
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven.”
LET’S TALK
There are three important questions in life: “What?” “How?” and “Why?” To know “what” is to begin to live; to know “how” is to begin to succeed; and to know “why” is to begin to reign because that’s when you’re fulfilling your purpose. Whether you’re asking these questions about your personal life, growth, academics, finances, family, or ministry, these three questions will guide you. However, the most important of them is “Why?” It’s the age-old question that humanity has grappled with through generations.
Why were you born? Why are you here on this earth at this time? Why do you do what you do? Your “Why” is your purpose, your reason for being. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. It refers to intent, design, and the reason for a cause or action; it also alludes to the relevance or usefulness of a thing.
So, have you discovered your purpose? Do you know why you’re in this world? What are the intents, designs, or reasons for your actions and the things you do? Why were you recreated in Christ? The Word of God gives clear answers and insights into your purpose on earth.
For example, 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” You were created to bring God glory—to show forth His praise, to set forth His wonderful deeds, and to display His virtues and perfections on earth. Thus, your life should be about living for Him, pleasing Him, and fulfilling the purpose for which you were born again. Hallelujah!
GO DEEPER
2 Timothy 1:8-9
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Acts 26:16-18
But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Ephesians 2:10 AMPC
For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), [a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].
PRAY
Dear Father, I’m filled with the knowledge of your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, and your purpose for my life is established in my heart. My purpose is to please you in all things, doing the good works which you’ve prearranged ahead of time. I live to fulfil my destiny in Christ and bring you glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 6, Psalms 119:1-112
TWO YEAR
Luke 18:1-8, 1 Samuel 7-8
ACT
Meditate on 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC today.
Extract From Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo Devotional
Hello Beloved.
Have a blessed today!
