When we are not entertaining ourselves, most of our time in life is spent trying to improve ourselves and our situation. More education, better job, business, house, more money, getting fit, healthy, investing, etc. These are all good things in the right context, but why are we really here.
I believe the bible tells us that we are here not just to live our lives for ourselves and then die. We are here for a larger reason, to glorify God.
God says through Isaiah in verse 43:7, “Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.”
God made us, in his image, breathed life into us, and loves us. He wants us to use the free will he gave us to acknowledge and honor him, to do great things and give Him thanks and credit, and to show his love to others so that they may come to believe in and glorify Him also.
In addition to us giving God the glory, we are sent by Jesus to bring help, hope, care and the message of salvation to others.
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus says, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
In Matthew 5:16 Jesus says, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
And in Matthew 28:19, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,”
Ultimately, I believe that God puts the dreams and desires to be asuccessful entrepreneur,movie-star, musician, writer, or other achievement in our hearts, and He will help us achieve these things. What he asks is that we use them to shine the light of our success on Him. By doing so, we will be giving others the opportunity to come to Him as well.
Dear Lord, what a magnificent plan you have made here for us. Thank you for putting dreams and desires in our hearts and helping us fulfill them. Help us also to remember that our success is intended for your glory, and to share with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.