Purpose: Living for God’s Glory

Ultimately, our purpose is to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He calls us to.

Important Questions

- How do we discover our purpose?

- Why has the Lord placed us on this earth?

- Why does He continue to keep us here?

- Do we truly desire to fulfill His purpose for our lives?

As believers in Christ, we are called to serve others and allow the Lord to use us for His glory so that people may come to know Him.

Our soul consists of:

- Our mind

- Our will

- Our emotions

God desires every part of our soul to be surrendered to His purpose.

God used Rahab of Jericho to make a difference in the destiny of Israel. Her past did not disqualify her. What mattered was her faith and the decisions she made moving forward.

Facts About Rahab

- She had a sinful past

- She had a great future

- She fulfilled her purpose

Rahab had the opportunity to believe in the God of Israel, and she chose to believe. She risked her own life to help God’s people and defied the king of Jericho because of her faith.

The book of James teaches that works are the fruit of genuine faith. We are not saved by works, but our actions reveal the reality of our faith. Faith is demonstrated not only by words, but by obedience and action. If we are unwilling to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives, are we truly walking in faith? Rahab demonstrated her faith by what she did. Because of her obedience, God honored her by placing her in the lineage of King David and ultimately in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

God’s dreams and plans for our lives are far greater than anything we could imagine for ourselves.

We discover our purpose by:

- Submitting to God’s will

- Trusting His direction

- Allowing Him to lead our lives

True fulfillment can never be found apart from God’s purpose. The world offers many substitutes, but nothing compares to following the will of God and discovering the purpose He created us to fulfill.

Conclusion

Our greatest calling is not success, comfort, or recognition—it is obedience to God.

Like Rahab, our past does not define us. God can use anyone who is willing to trust Him, obey Him, and walk in faith. When we surrender to God’s purpose, we find the life we were truly created to live.