WE EXIST FOR HIM

I just found another favorite verse: 1 Corinthians 8:6. Here's what it says in the NLV: "But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created everything, and we exist for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life." It jumped out at me yesterday morning: "and we exist for Him."

God the Father created everything, and he made it through Jesus Christ. We have been given life through Jesus Christ, also. Those are powerful, sweeping truths. But sandwiched between them is that little phrase: "and we eixst for him."

Why was I born? What am I here on earth to do? What is my destiny?

The answer to these questions does not lie in careers or spouses or personal fulfillment. It does not lie in finding my spiritual gift or my place in the body. It is not about me at all. In four words, I exist for Him. It's that simple. He is why I am here. I am here to glorify the Father, to know Him through the Son, to do His bidding, to bring Him pleasure.

"LORD, I am here for You. I have known that, and You certainly know it. But I need to say it to You. I exist for You. Do what You will. And all the honor will go to You, Father, Son and Spirit, one God without beginning or end. Amen."
-ker