The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in 1 Corinthians 9:22b,
"I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some."
Paul, as an apostle of the Lord, sets us a role model. In 1 Corinthians 11:1 he says, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." He says this just following, in the previous verse, (1 Corinthians 10:33), "For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved." Paul tells his readers to follow him as the Lord's example to us.
Here he speaks of his perspective of the preeminence of living his life in a way that will bring salvation to as many as he can impact. All things have been subordinated in his life to this cause.
As we step back from all of the things we busy ourselves with, and look at why we exist, why we find ourselves in this age, we must recognize that this life has a singular purpose: God is building his kingdom. All aspects of this life serve that end. This is the ultimate meaning of this life (an existence that can appear meaningless at times.)
When we, as believers, come to grips with this state of things, many questions in our lives find their answer. Meaning and purpose for our lives is to be found in Paul's example to us.
Paul, as an apostle of the Lord, sets us a role model. In 1 Corinthians 11:1 he says, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." He says this just following, in the previous verse, (1 Corinthians 10:33), "For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved." Paul tells his readers to follow him as the Lord's example to us.
Here he speaks of his perspective of the preeminence of living his life in a way that will bring salvation to as many as he can impact. All things have been subordinated in his life to this cause.
As we step back from all of the things we busy ourselves with, and look at why we exist, why we find ourselves in this age, we must recognize that this life has a singular purpose: God is building his kingdom. All aspects of this life serve that end. This is the ultimate meaning of this life (an existence that can appear meaningless at times.)
When we, as believers, come to grips with this state of things, many questions in our lives find their answer. Meaning and purpose for our lives is to be found in Paul's example to us.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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