Everything that God created, he created it for a purpose. All through the Holy Scriptures it is proven that God is the God of purpose and that he has a reason behind everything he created. The ant, the worm, the flies every single thing created was created for a reason, both living and non-living. Now if there is a purpose for the ant, then you know that there is a purpose for every man. Jeremiah 1:4-5 says “then the word of the Lord came to me saying: before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations”. Here God is telling us that before we were even conceive in our mother’s womb, He had already prepared a work for us to do. As matter of fact it is because of the work that he has prepared for us that demanded our birth. Ephesians 2:10 throws more light on this, it says “for we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them”. This verse also confirms that God has a work or a purpose which he wants us to fulfill. For example in the olden days they were using a system called Barter-trade to exchange goods and services. This system had numerous shortcomings so they needed a medium that could solve those problems hence the invention of money. Therefore money was invented to solve a problem or to fulfill a need, so are we. The point that am trying to make here is that there is a work that needed to be done that triggered your creation and hence your birth.
Now, deep within us, we know that we are here for a purpose. Someone may ask, why do I need to know my purpose? What is the essence of living in my purpose? Ephesians 5:17 says and I quote “therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the lord is”. This simply means that anyone who does not make any effort to know and live in the will or the purpose of God for his life is foolish or unwise. When you read the verse 16 it says “live purposely”. This proves that knowing our purpose is very important to God. This is because He created us for his purpose or his will and we can only bring him glory by living in His purpose.
There are so many benefits a person enjoys when he comes to know his purpose in life. First of all when you discover your purpose it will preserve your time and energy. When you know what you are born to do you’ll not waste your time on things you are not supposed to do. I know a friend who went to the tertiary and read geology and later he realized that that is not his field. He then diverted into the field of agriculture and there too was not his field. He later realized that his assignment or purpose on earth is to be a pastor. He then has to start all over again. The point is if he had known the call on his life earlier on; he wouldn’t have wasted his time on geology and agric. So not only does knowing purpose help you save your time and energy but it also help you stay focus in life. If you don’t know what you stand for you’ll fall for anything. Purpose will help you know what you stand for so that you don’t fall for anything.
Purpose also prevents the abuse of potentials. When you know your purpose it helps know what you are supposed to do with your gift and talent so you don’t use them for the wrong things. In other words purpose protects your gifts and talents.
Purpose gives stability to life. When things are bad, when things in life starts to look ugly you’ll not have to worry because you know where you are going. When people starts to give up you still hold on because you know your destination. Purpose therefore gives us peace and sound mind. You went to meet a friend watching a horror movie which was at its climax. After watching the climax of the movie, you decided to watch the movie all over again. The things in the movie would not frighten you again because you already know the end. Knowing your purpose is the same because to know your purpose is to know your destiny.
Purpose is again the key to fulfillment. Fulfillment is to accomplish a desired end and purpose also means the desired end. Therefore to be fulfilled is to live in your purpose. You are only fully alive only when you are living in your purpose, for purpose gives meaning to live.
Purpose is the key to success. I believe that all the necessary provisions needed to succeed in life have been given to us by God, but these provisions can only be found in our purpose. For example if your parents want you to do science and become a doctor, they will definitely make sure that they pay your fees and buy the books and provide all necessary provisions needed for you to do science and become a doctor- why, Because they want you to become a doctor. The same applies to God, when you walk in his will for your life which is your purpose, he will give you all the necessary provision to succeed in life. Your success is therefore in your purpose.
