On Purpose, For a Purpose..

I once asked a 20-yr old contemporary of mine his reason for patronising a particular nite-club in Bulawayo.
“Because it’s there” was his answer. His being there it seemed, was random and without any real purpose, as was
his reason for living.

I am persuaded that we have been created by a God of purpose, on purpose for a purpose.. The biblical account of
creation indicates a God of purpose. The various aspects of creation were purposefully created.. the sun for the day,
the moon for the night etc. The creation of man is of particular interest in that God gave thought as to how man
would be created and then fashioned this creation with His hands.. In this account we read that man is given a
purpose..(Gen 1:26)

Believing the Biblical account of creation is obviously a matter of personal choice, and regardless of our beliefs, it
is fair to say that we have been created on purpose for a purpose.. In fact that’s why so many people ask vital life
questions such as ‘Who am I and why am I here ?’

Purpose Pointers:

• Purpose provides motivation for living, as well as satisfaction and contentment when fulfilled.
• Purpose directs life choices.
• Purpose releases the powerful potential of resources resident within.
• Purpose is person specific.
• Purpose requires courage, and courage is attractive.
• Purpose neutralises apathy.
• Purpose is a victor not a victim paradigm.

Nelson Mandela’s inaugural speech in 1994 contained these words:

“And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from
our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others”

May I be so bold as to suggest that we replace the word light with the word purpose ? Fulfiling your purpose is the
catalyst that frees others to the same. Think of it, others can be liberated from apathy, hopelessness and aimless
living simply by you doing and being who and what you were created for. In the words of some teens I know..
“That’s a bomb !”

Men, I am told, will attempt the assembly or use of an appliance and only refer to the instruction manual as a last
resort rather than a first port of call. That is often so true of mankind. We charge off into life attempting to
assemble something of value and significance, not realising that the purpose of a creation is determined by the
creator not the creation.

A man fulfilled His purpose that changed the world.. His name is Jesus. May Christmas this year cause you to
reflect on His fulfilling His purpose and thereby liberate you to fulfil yours.

P.s. You’ll only discover your TRUE purpose by asking your creator – God.