Message from Scripture: 6/10/2021

 

Today’s message from Scripture comes from 1 Pet. 4:11. “Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

 

Why did God create us? What is our purpose for existence? Throughout Scripture, we are told our purpose in life is to glorify God and exalt the splendor He alone possesses. The passage from 1 Peter speaks of how, in everything, God is to be glorified in us through Jesus Christ. This is our purpose, our reason for existence.

 

What kind of life does living to the glory of God offer? It’s a life of submission to God, who offers us the best, not like Satan and sin, which only seeks to destroy us (1 Pet. 5:8). It’s a life of seeking what is best for each other, rather than using or being used for selfish desires (Phil. 2:3-4). It’s living with a knowledge of the physical and spiritual, having both sides of life to properly evaluate life, rather than have a one-sided perspective that can lead us where we shouldn’t go (Jas. 4:13-15). It’s being able to see that today has its value in tomorrow, that the flesh is directed by the spiritual, and that heaven is the most important goal, where every goal must be directed for its end result (Rev. 2:10).

 

Why did God create us? He made us for His glory and honor, as He is God. What happens when we seek to live life for His honor and glory? We find what’s best for us and for each other, for today and eternity. Today, lets go out and serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that He may be glorified through our lives, and we blessed by Him now and forever. God bless.

 

Robert