Purpose for living VII

ByPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 4 minutes

Welcome to the column “Daily word for spiritual strength”!

Today I would like to complete our discussion about searching for a goal of our life, and how we can find true happiness under the sun. We observed Solomon who measured long and burdensome way looking for his happiness and satisfaction.

Thanks God for having it written for us, so that we can avoid the mistakes Solomon mentions in the book of Proverbs. Solomon has understood that life without God is an absolute illusion, but happiness without God is a mirage. This is what he writes as a conclusion to his book: «This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgement, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.» (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14).

According to Solomon the purpose of our life and its satisfaction are connected to God and our relationships with Him. If we think that living in this world without God is possible (just like Solomon presumed), such way of life will be very difficult and, anyway, each of us will come before God to give an account for his life.

What does it mean to fear God?

It means obeying His commandments, knowing who is the real Boss on the top of everything. Fearing God means the acknowledgement of His strength, His magnificence, His power, His holiness and therefore, respect and honour Him.

Fear of God is a kind of salubrious fear, not a kind of phobia people needing a psychiatric treatment have. Fearing God we understand that He is going to judge us for our sins and it impacts our deeds.

«and he said, “When you perform the duty of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them on the birth stool; if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live.” But the midwives feared God, and didn’t do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive. It happened, because the midwives feared God, that he gave them families.»(Exodus 1:16, 17, 21). Why does God wants us to fear Him?

When we fear and honour God we realise that we are accountable before Him as His creatures. We are accountable before God for every single minute and day of our life.

«Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgement.» (Ecclesiastes 11:9).

Fear of God releases us from all kinds of phobia, it makes our life really enjoyable. Fear of God brings wisdom to our life. «The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.» (Proverbs 1:7). Fear of God helps us to obey His commandments. Our success in this life is directly connected to our ability to fulfil God´s instructions. Quite often people think they are wiser than God, so they think they need no guidance nor instructions from Him. That´s why such people are affected by their own wisdom, achievements and wealth. That´s why they often ignore God´s wisdom. Though, when we obey God´s commandments we do what the God tells us to do. Solomon came to the conclusion, that loving God, pleasing Him, fearing Him and obeying His commands is the most important thing in his life. This is the goal of our life. Living this way we will enjoy happiness, success and wisdom. We won´t be burdened by any other kind of fear. Let God helps us to build our life full of values discovered by Solomon in his life. «This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgement, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.» (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14).

Be blessed! Rufus Adjiboye, pastor

Similar Posts

  • Greatness starts with little things!

    AutorsPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 2 minutes
    Begin using the little things you have and be faithful and consistent in it; then you will be surprised to see what can grow out of it. The seed of greatness is in every person right now. But this seed will grow and bring harvest only if you will plant it and use it according to its original purpose. «A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time» (Isaiah, 60:22).

    Begin using the little things you have and be faithful and consistent in it; then you will be surprised to see...

  • God gives to everyone according to his or her ability II

    AutorsPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 4 minutes
    You have a talent that matches your ability to handle it, and God desires for you to multiply it. It will affect your future. What you have from God today will determine your place in eternity. Your eternal reward will depend on what you have been doing with your talents. You can either bury your talents or multiply them. You can return to God your talent that He gave you, and say to Him that you did not succeed. You can simply complain about your life and not even try changing or accomplish something in your life. or you can invest your talent and expand His kingdom with it, everything depend on you. «After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them» (Mathew, 25:19).

    You have a talent that matches your ability to handle it, and God desires for you to multiply it. It will affect...

  • Responsibility as a Key to Success!

    AutorsPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 6 minutes
    Why is it important to be a responsible person? One of the reasons is that the level of authority and power is directly related to how responsible you are. Even if you seem to have authority with people, but you treat life lightly, it is highly probable that soon enough you will lose your standing with people. And it applies to all settings: whether it is church, family, business or individuals. Responsibility, success and authority – all these phenomena are closely related. You cannot be successful and irresponsible at the same time.

    Why is it important to be a responsible person? One of the reasons is that the level of authority and power is...

  • It is the content of your heart that determines where your life is heading! IV

    AutorsPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 3 minutes
    “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls” (James, 1:21). This is a very profound verse of Scripture that must be considered and closely examined. But I would like to draw your attention to several points. Here the Bible talks about the implanted Word which saves our souls. It resembles the process of engrafting a branch of tree into another tree, after which these trees become one, since they have the same root system. The implanted Word must be one with me. God wants His Word to be planted in my heart so that the Word and I become one because it is only then will the word be able save my soul.

    “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word...

  • God gives to everyone according to his or her ability

    AutorsMācītājs Rufus Adžiboije Reading Time: 3 minutes
    We all want more. We want our churches to have more people, but God – according to your ability – will give you what you can handle. God will be able to entrust you His blessings according to the level of your responsibility. For example, you are in a predicament and you think, „Why do I have to live through this?” But God knows that you can handle it. We often are not aware of how responsible or irresponsible we are, but God is. God knows the burden you are able to carry. You may think and say to yourself, «No, I am not able to bear this! I am not capable!» Until you actually go through it, you won’t be able to imagine what you are capable of.

    We all want more. We want our churches to have more people, but God - according to your ability - will give you...

  • Worthy Goal for Life II

    AutorsPastor Rufus Ajiboye Reading Time: 4 minutes
    Yesterday we started talking about our goals. Everyone has them. We discussed that there are worthy and less worthy goals. We also saw that after meeting Christ, Paul devoted his life to Him; earnest expectation of Christ to be glorified in his body and through his life became his main goal in life. It is very important to ascertain for ourselves what our goals are. You and I have been justified by faith in Jesus Christ and we have peace with God. But it is just the beginning. Having been reconciled with God is just the beginning of the Christian walk. What awaits us afterwards? Through faith we gain Access to God’s grace and we expect the glory of God to be progressively revealed in us and through us.

    Yesterday we started talking about our goals. Everyone has them. We discussed that there are worthy and less...