Sunday, December 11, 2011

Why are You here?

Read 1 Corinthians 1:11-17

Have you ever asked that question? Why am I here? The apostle Paul thought he knew why he was here. We can look at his life in the book of Acts and see that he was heading down a path of power and devotion against Christians and then God got a hold of him and turned his life around.

Take a look at 1 Corinthians 11-17. Here we find Paul telling the Corinthians that Christ didn't send him to baptize believers but to preach the gospel. Paul went from being an enemy to an ambassador for Christ. Paul was crystal clear why he was here - to preach the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ.

I'll ask it again - why are You here? God has equipped every one of us with different gifts and personalities, and He's given us different experiences and opportunities. What each of us needs to do is realize like Paul why we are here. The short answer is - we are here to give glory, honor and praise to Jesus with our lives. The long answer, now that's specific to each and every person along with what and how God plans to use us.

Last few questions, do you know your answer to this question? If you do are you living it out? If you don't know why you are here, are you willing to take a chance and trust one day at a time that maybe for you your first acknowledgment needs to be this Christmas season is that maybe you are here to come into a relationship with Jesus Christ? If you're still not sure why you are here - please ask God, talk with Him and ask Him to show you His son. Visit a local church like Hope Community Church that teaches the word of God and who Jesus is.

May this season be a season in your life that you come to truly engage why you are here.

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