In my previous post, I wrote about the person responsible for the comprehensive faith statement – The Nicene Creed. As People of Christ, we affirm the Nicene Creed in our Church Sunday after Sunday. The creed has the phrase “We believe” 6 times. What does the “We” represent? It’s We – the people of Faith
Let’s reflect on “We the Faith People”. We spend our lives climbing ladders, chasing “likes,” and checking off boxes, only to wake up and wonder: Is this actually it? We’re experts at staying busy, but we’re often amateurs at staying fulfilled. We treat our purpose like a destination we haven’t reached yet, when in reality, it’s an identity we’ve simply forgotten.
In the rush of daily deadlines, chores, and the constant noise of the world, we often find ourselves hitting a wall and asking the ultimate question: What is the purpose of my life? If you’ve ever felt like a masterpiece being used as a doormat, it’s time to look back at the original design. We often look for the answer in our careers, our achievements, or our relationships. But if we look closely at the “manual” provided by our Creator, the answer is far more profound and satisfying than anything the world offers.
God Made Me for Himself
Our story doesn’t start with a cosmic accident; it starts with an intentional act of Divine artistry; it starts with God. In Genesis 1:26, God says, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” This is a staggering truth. We aren’t accidents of nature or random occurrences. We were intentionally designed by God, for God. As I’ve shared before in my Who Am I? post, we are more than just a body and soul; we are spirit-beings designed for communication and connection with the Divine.
Because He created me, I belong to Him. This realization changes everything. It means my value isn’t tied to what I do, but to Whose I am.
To Know, Love, and Enjoy Him
The Westminster Shorter Catechism famously asks what the “chief end of man” is. The answer is simple yet eternal: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
Psalm 16:11 reminds us: “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” When we pursue God, we aren’t chasing a demanding taskmaster; we are seeking the source of all joy. My purpose is to know Him intimately, to love Him wholeheartedly, and to enjoy Him daily. True satisfaction isn’t found in a bigger bank account or a better title—it is found in the presence of the One who made us.
To Glorify Him
Finally, our lives are meant to be a reflection of His light. 1 Peter 4:11 encourages us that in whatever we do—whether speaking or serving—we should do it “so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” When we live out our purpose, we become a “mirror” that reflects His glory to a dark world.
Glorifying God isn’t about making Him bigger—He’s already infinite. It’s about making Him visible through your life. When you know Him, love Him, and enjoy Him, you don’t just find your purpose—you find yourself.
Reflect: Are you seeking satisfaction in things that were never meant to fill you? Remember, you were made for Him. Turn to Him today, and find the rest your soul has been looking for. Isn’t it the right way to start the Lenten Season?